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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
Olympus 1
(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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX70 HS was brought out 4 years after the 1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX70 HS grades versus the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Olympus 1

 SX70 HS 1 
IntroducedSeptember 2018November 2013Newer by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Canon SX70 HS

 1 SX70 HS 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus 1

 SX70 HS 1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has dimensions 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 SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS against the 1.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and 1 is 63 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and 1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX70 HS will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Olympus 1
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (608 grams)
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus 1 Sports photography advice
57
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
64
connects via bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than average (608g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
great battery life (410 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 1 Vlogging highlights
64
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average (608 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Olympus 1
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Olympus Stylus 1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $700