Olympus 1 vs Sony S2100

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 1 and Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was launched 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 grades vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 versus the S2100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and S2100 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and S2100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The 1 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The newer 1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.