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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SH-1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2012Newer by 20 months
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus SH-1

 Galaxy Camera 4G SH-1 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SH-1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
49
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
37
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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