Olympus 1 vs Sony A68

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 1 versus Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was brought out 23 months earlier than the A68 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 matches up against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 provides 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 vs the A68.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and A68 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and A68.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will offer you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.