Olympus 1 vs Sony A350

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1 and Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and A350 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 1 was introduced 5 years after the A350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 grades vs the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1 versus the A350.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and A350 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and A350.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A350 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.