Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 1s

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was brought out 19 months prior to the 1s which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS scores against the 1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus Stylus 1s. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus 1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS and the 1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and 1s is 80 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and 1s.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX510 HS offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.