Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Renewed by Olympus 1s
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Overview
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.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus 1
SX400 IS | 1 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Canon SX400 IS
1 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus 1
SX400 IS | 1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and 1 is 81 and 79 respectively.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $229 | $700 |