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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was launched 15 months after the XZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-1 grades vs the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 SH-1 XZ-10 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SH-1

 XZ-10 SH-1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus XZ-10

 SH-1 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 vs the XZ-10.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and XZ-10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and XZ-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271g)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (221g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
49
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
37
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than competitors (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
35
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average (221g)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-31 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $428