Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The 1 was launched 16 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 79 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.