• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 580.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SZ-15 advantages over Samsung WB100

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 86 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    227g vs 385g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    1600 vs 80 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB100 advantages over Olympus SZ-15

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    22 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SZ-12

Olympus SZ-15
Olympus SZ-12
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-12

Samsung WB100
Olympus SZ-12
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Olympus SZ-12

Compared to Nikon L810

Olympus SZ-15
Nikon L810
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus SZ-15 vs Nikon L810

Samsung WB100
Nikon L810
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Nikon L810

Compared to Olympus SZ-31MR

Olympus SZ-15
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-31MR

Samsung WB100
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR

Compared to Olympus SZ-16

Olympus SZ-15
Olympus SZ-16
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-16

Samsung WB100
Olympus SZ-16
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Olympus SZ-16

Compared to Nikon L820

Olympus SZ-15
Nikon L820
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus SZ-15 vs Nikon L820

Samsung WB100
Nikon L820
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video

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