Olympus 1 vs Sony A35

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 1 vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and A35 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The 1 was announced 2 years later than the A35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 grades against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 compared to the A35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and A35 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and A35.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A35 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.