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Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and HZ50W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was revealed 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 scores against the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 1 HZ50W 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2010More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 1

 HZ50W 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung HZ50W

 1 HZ50W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 vs the HZ50W.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and HZ50W is 79 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus Stylus 1Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $700 $250