Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99
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Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched September 2018

Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony HX99
1 | HX99 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Olympus 1
HX99 | 1 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 58 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony HX99
1 | HX99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) | 242 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 360 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $700 | $469 |