Olympus 1s vs Sony S2100

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus 1s and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed 5 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1s grades versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1s has physical 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1s versus the S2100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and S2100 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and S2100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The 1s offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent 1s should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.