Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
88 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012
Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SH-1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SH-1 was unveiled 20 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-1 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SH-1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus SH-1
Galaxy Camera 4G | SH-1 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SH-1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SH-1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $550 |