Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 1

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 14 months after the 1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX710 HS grades against the 1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the 1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and 1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX710 HS will provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.