Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 15 months later than the WB800F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-1 matches up versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 offers external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 against the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and WB800F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and WB800F.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.