Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX400 IS was brought out 9 months later than the 1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores against the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS and the 1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and 1 is 81 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and 1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.