Olympus SH-1 vs Sony QX1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively close but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-1 was launched 5 months earlier than the QX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH-1 scores against the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and QX1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.