Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was announced 19 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older XZ-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.