Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SH-1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the SH-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS against the SH-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and SH-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and SH-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.