Olympus 1s vs Samsung HZ50W

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 1s and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and HZ50W (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was launched 5 years after the HZ50W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1s grades against the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1s compared to the HZ50W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and HZ50W is 79 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and HZ50W.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1s due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung HZ50W will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1s should have an edge in sensor innovation.