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Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus 1
(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
Samsung WB350F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung WB350F

 1 WB350F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus 1

 WB350F 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB350F

 1 WB350F 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery life (410 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus 1Samsung WB350F
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