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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-820UZ was brought out 4 months earlier than the DV150F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung DV150F

 SP-820UZ DV150F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 DV150F SP-820UZ 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung DV150F

 SP-820UZ DV150F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ and the DV150F.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and DV150F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (485g)
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
55
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (485g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $150