Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB150F

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 2 years after the WB150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-100 matches up versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-100 versus the WB150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and WB150F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and WB150F.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SP-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.