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Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus 1s
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was launched 10 months later than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 scores against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 1 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2013More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus 1

 Galaxy Camera 1 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 1 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has external 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 and the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and Galaxy Camera is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (410 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
61
good battery (410 shots)
features focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus Stylus 1Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $450