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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was unveiled 3 months later than the WB35F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-1 grades vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Samsung WB35F

 SH-1 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SH-1

 WB35F SH-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung WB35F

 SH-1 WB35F 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 features external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-1 and the WB35F.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and WB35F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and WB35F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-03-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $130