Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung ST150F

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 15 months after the ST150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 grades vs the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about 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") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 compared to the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and ST150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.