Olympus SH-1 vs Sony A450

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-1 and Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was manufactured 4 years after the A450 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-1 grades against the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-1 and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 against the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and A450 is 88 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and A450.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SH-1 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SH-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.