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Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-600 and Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was launched 5 months after the HX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-600 scores against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony HX1

 E-600 HX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-600

 HX1 E-600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony HX1

 E-600 HX1 
LaunchedAugust 2009April 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-600 and Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-600 versus the HX1.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and HX1 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and HX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-600 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-600 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
48
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (544g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
39
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
18
can't shoot video
22
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (544g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Sony HX1
 Olympus E-600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-30 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $47,999