Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX300

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 14 months later than the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-1 grades vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 features outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 vs the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and HX300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and HX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX300 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.