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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 4 years after the WB150F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung WB150F

 SH-3 WB150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SH-3

 WB150F SH-3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB150F

 SH-3 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 vs the WB150F.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and WB150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average (188 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $579 $230