Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony HX10V
SH-1 | HX10V | |||
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Released | March 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 26 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus SH-1
HX10V | SH-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX10V
SH-1 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |