Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 1

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was revealed 5 months earlier than the 1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus 1 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).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus 1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the 1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and 1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and 1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX160 IS will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.