Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 months later than the 1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus 1 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).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus 1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the 1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and 1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX700 HS will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.