Olympus 1 vs Sony TX100V

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 1 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and TX100V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The 1 was brought out 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 versus the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and TX100V is 79 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and TX100V.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX100V will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger 1 provides an edge in sensor technology.