Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
(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
- Released April 2009
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1s was introduced 20 months later than the HX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PL1s scores versus the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Sony HX1
E-PL1s | HX1 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-PL1s
HX1 | E-PL1s | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Sony HX1
E-PL1s | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s vs the HX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and HX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and HX1.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL1s will produce more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1s will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-11-16 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 544 grams (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $599 | $47,999 |