Olympus 1s vs Samsung SL720
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Olympus 1s vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally Known as PL70
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Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 1s vs Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and SL720 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe 1s was announced 5 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1s grades versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Samsung SL720
| 1s | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 70 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Olympus 1s
| SL720 | 1s |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1s and Samsung SL720
| 1s | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s 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) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1s against the SL720.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and SL720 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and SL720.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The 1s uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer 1s will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 1s vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1s | Samsung SL720 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Samsung SL720 |
| Also referred to as | - | PL70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2009-07-14 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-50 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $699 | $119 |
