Olympus 1 vs Sony W810

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 1 and Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and W810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was unveiled around the same time to the W810 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 matches up against the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 compared to the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and W810 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and W810.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W810 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.