Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB150F

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and WB150F (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 1 was released 23 months later than the WB150F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 matches up against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 enjoys external 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 WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 and the WB150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and WB150F is 79 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB150F will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.