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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus 1s
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 2 months after the 1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores vs the 1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus 1

 SX600 HS 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Canon SX600 HS

 1 SX600 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 1

 SX600 HS 1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2013Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS against the 1.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and 1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and 1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX600 HS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Olympus 1
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (410 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Olympus 1 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
61
good battery life (410 shots)
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus 1 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Olympus 1
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 1
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Olympus Stylus 1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life 290 images 410 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $700