Olympus 1s vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 1s vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 1s was revealed 3 years after the DV300F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1s grades vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1s has exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1s vs the DV300F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and DV300F is 79 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and DV300F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung DV300F will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 1s should have an advantage in sensor tech.