Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX1

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 7000 and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very close but the 7000 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was released 7 months prior to the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7000 matches up versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 provides external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7000 compared to the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and WX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7000 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 7000 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.