Olympus 1 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 1 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was released 3 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 grades versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 versus the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and HX80 is 79 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older 1 will be behind in sensor tech.