Olympus 1s vs Sony QX1

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 1s versus Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 1s was brought out 8 months later than the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1s grades vs the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s has 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) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1s versus the QX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and QX1 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and QX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1s due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.