Olympus 1 vs Sony WX500

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 1 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was revealed 16 months before the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 matches up vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has got 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 and the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and WX500 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX500 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be behind in sensor tech.