Olympus 1 vs Sony WX80

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1 and Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was released 11 months after the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 grades vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1 features external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 vs the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and WX80 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and WX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.