Olympus 1 vs Samsung WB800F

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was released 11 months after the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 grades against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys outside 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 and Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 compared to the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and WB800F is 79 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and WB800F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.