Olympus 1 vs Sony WX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 1 and Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 1 was brought out 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 grades vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 features exterior dimensions 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 and Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 and the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and WX10 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and WX10.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX10 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.