Olympus 1 vs Sony W220

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus 1 vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 was unveiled 4 years after the W220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1 grades versus the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 and the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and W220 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and W220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The 1 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger 1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.