Olympus 1s vs Samsung WB210

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 1s versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was launched 3 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1s grades vs the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s features 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 WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1s versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1s and the WB210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and WB210 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and WB210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1s due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB210 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern 1s is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.