Olympus 1 vs Sony HX90V

Let's look closer at the Olympus 1 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was released 16 months earlier than the HX90V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 scores against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 versus the HX90V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and HX90V is 79 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and HX90V.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.