Olympus 1 vs Sony WX350

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus 1 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was introduced 2 months earlier than the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 grades against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1 compared to the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and WX350 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and WX350.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.