Olympus 1 vs Sony A200

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus 1 versus Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and A200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was launched 5 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 and the A200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and A200 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and A200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus 1 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.