Olympus 1 vs Sony QX10

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 1 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and QX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was manufactured 3 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 matches up against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 provides 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) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 vs the QX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and QX10 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and QX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.