Canon 700D vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 700D vs Olympus SH-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 700D (APS-C) and SH-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 700D was announced 9 months before the SH-1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 700D grades against the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 700D & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D features physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 700D against the SH-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and SH-1 is 65 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 700D and SH-1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 700D having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 700D will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 700D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.