Olympus 1s vs Sony HX350

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus 1s vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and HX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was announced 20 months prior to the HX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1s matches up vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s provides physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1s vs the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and HX350 is 79 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and HX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1s using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX350 will offer you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.