Olympus 1s vs Samsung WB2200F

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 1s vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and WB2200F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1s was manufactured 16 months later than the WB2200F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1s grades versus the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s vs Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1s against the WB2200F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and WB2200F is 79 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and WB2200F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1s due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 1s will have a benefit in sensor innovation.