Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus 1

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was revealed 14 months later than the 1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS scores versus the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus 1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the 1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and 1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and 1.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX610 HS will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.