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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 17 months earlier than the DV150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VR-320 grades vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung DV150F

 VR-320 DV150F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus VR-320

 DV150F VR-320 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung DV150F

 VR-320 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 against the DV150F.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and DV150F.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus VR-320Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-320 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 158g (0.35 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $150