Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F 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
- Introduced November 2013
- Later Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Announced January 2014

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The 1 was launched at a similar time to the WB350F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 matches up versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung WB350F
1 | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus 1
WB350F | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB350F
1 | WB350F | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 offers external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 and the WB350F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and WB350F is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and WB350F.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung WB350F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $700 | $260 |