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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus SH-2
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-1 grades vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony HX350

 SH-1 HX350 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus SH-1

 HX350 SH-1 
LaunchedDecember 2016March 2014More modern by 33 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX350

 SH-1 HX350 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-1 and the HX350.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and HX350.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX350 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Sony HX350
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271g)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
49
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (380 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (652g)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX350
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 652 grams (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $349 -