Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung DV150F
SP-820UZ | DV150F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SP-820UZ
DV150F | SP-820UZ | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung DV150F
SP-820UZ | DV150F | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |