Canon S95 vs Olympus SH-1

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon S95 versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SH-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was manufactured 4 years before the SH-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S95 matches up against the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon S95 versus Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S95 compared to the SH-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus SH-1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be behind in sensor tech.