Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 2 years after the DV300F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH-1 matches up versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 has got external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 vs the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and DV300F.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-1 should have an edge in sensor tech.