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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 2 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-1 scores against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony HX10V

 SH-1 HX10V 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2012More recent by 26 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus SH-1

 HX10V SH-1 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX10V

 SH-1 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 and the HX10V.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Sony HX10V
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
49
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
37
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-31 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" 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 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $616