Olympus 1 vs Sony A77
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Olympus 1 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony A700
- Later Model is Sony A77 II
Olympus 1 vs Sony A77 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 1 versus Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe 1 was announced 2 years after the A77 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 grades against the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1 vs Sony A77 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony A77
1 | A77 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | October 2011 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Olympus 1
A77 | 1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony A77
1 | A77 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Olympus 1 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 has exterior measurements 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 A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 1 versus Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 compared to the A77.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and A77 is 79 and 59 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and A77.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will deliver extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer 1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus 1 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony SLT-A77 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2011-10-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) | 732 gr (1.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 179 | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 470 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $700 | $900 |