Olympus 1s vs Samsung ST6500

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus 1s vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and ST6500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed 4 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1s matches up against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1s vs Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1s versus the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and ST6500 is 79 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and ST6500.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1s with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST6500 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1s will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.