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Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 1 and Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WX220 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 1 was unveiled 2 months prior to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1 grades versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony WX220

 1 WX220 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus 1

 WX220 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony WX220

 1 WX220 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Similar age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 compared to the WX220.

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and WX220 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 1
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Sony WX220
 Olympus Stylus 1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $700 $198