Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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65 Overall
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39 Features
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The 1 was unveiled 16 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+1040k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus 1
Galaxy Camera 4G | 1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | - |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 305 gr (0.67 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $700 | $550 |