Olympus 1 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 1 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 1 was introduced 22 months after the HX30V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 grades against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 against the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and HX30V is 79 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.