Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 1 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 grades against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1 versus Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 against the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and HX99 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.