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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 5 months before the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-320 grades versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung WB150F

 VR-320 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus VR-320

 WB150F VR-320 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB150F

 VR-320 WB150F 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 compared to the WB150F.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and WB150F.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus VR-320Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-320 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 158 grams (0.35 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $230