Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was brought out 14 months after the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 has 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 against the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and Galaxy Camera is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SH-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.