Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Olympus Stylus 1s. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Olympus 1s
SX1 IS | 1s | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Canon SX1 IS
1s | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus 1s
SX1 IS | 1s | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus 1s Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Olympus Stylus 1s | |
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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 |