Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung HZ15W
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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88 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2014
- Successor is Olympus SH-2
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
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Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-1 was unveiled 5 years after the HZ15W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-1 matches up against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Samsung HZ15W
| SH-1 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus SH-1
| HZ15W | SH-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung HZ15W
| SH-1 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 comes with 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) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-1 compared to the HZ15W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and HZ15W.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus SH-1 Travel photography information
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better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competitors (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $349 | $330 |