Olympus 1 vs Sony TX7
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38 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Renewed by Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 1 and Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively close but the 1 (1/1.7") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 1 was launched 3 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 grades vs the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony TX7
| 1 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 1
| TX7 | 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony TX7
| 1 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has external 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 compared to the TX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and TX7 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and TX7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern 1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $700 | $300 |
