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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony QX1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus SH-2
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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