Olympus 1 vs Sony W230

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 1 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was announced 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1 scores versus the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1 versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 vs the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and W230 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and W230.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The 1 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer 1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.