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Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus 1s
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WB50F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was announced about the same time to the WB50F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung WB50F

 1 WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus 1

 WB50F 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB50F

 1 WB50F 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 compared to the WB50F.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and WB50F is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and WB50F.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
61
great battery life (410 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus Stylus 1Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-25 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $180