Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 20 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SH-1 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.