Canon R vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon R versus Olympus SH-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and SH-1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The R was announced 4 years later than the SH-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R scores against the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R enjoys outer dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R and the SH-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R and SH-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and SH-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R will render more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.