Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB210

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was revealed 2 years after the WB210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 matches up against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 features external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 and the WB210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and WB210 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and WB210.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB210 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1 provides an edge in sensor tech.