Olympus 1 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 1 and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and QX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was introduced 9 months before the QX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1 scores vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus 1 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 compared to the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and QX30 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and QX30.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony QX30 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.