Olympus 1 vs Sony W570

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 1 vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and W570 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was released 2 years later than the W570 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1 matches up against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 versus the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and W570 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and W570.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W570 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer 1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.