Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 1

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX210 IS was launched 4 years prior to the 1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and 1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and 1.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX210 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.