Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 1

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was revealed 18 months earlier than the 1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS scores against the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS against the 1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and 1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and 1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX150 IS will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.