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Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1 versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 1 was announced 11 months later than the DV150F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung DV150F

 1 DV150F 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus 1

 DV150F 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung DV150F

 1 DV150F 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 vs the DV150F.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and DV150F is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
61
good battery pack (410 shots)
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus 1Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $150