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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus 1
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the 1s (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was launched 7 years prior to the 1s and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores versus the 1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Olympus 1s

 SX1 IS 1s 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Canon SX1 IS

 1s SX1 IS 
RevealedApril 2015March 2009More recent by 73 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus 1s

 SX1 IS 1s 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS and the 1s.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and 1s is 64 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and 1s.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus 1s will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Olympus 1s Street photography information
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 1s Sports photography advice
32
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 1s
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery life (450 CIPA)
offers touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus 1s Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
57
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Olympus 1s
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISOlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Olympus Stylus 1s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2015-04-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $699