Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-1

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was revealed 4 years after the SH-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X matches up vs the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X against the SH-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and SH-1 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and SH-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.