Olympus 1 vs Sony WX150

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 1 and Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was unveiled 22 months later than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has 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) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 versus the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and WX150 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.