Olympus 1s vs Sony A900

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 1s versus Sony A900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was introduced 6 years after the A900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 1s matches up against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 1s comes with outside 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) while the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s versus Sony A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1s and the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and A900 is 79 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and A900.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1s using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A900 will provide you with more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 1s is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.