Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX80

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 23 months prior to the HX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-1 scores vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 features external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 against the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and HX80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SH-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.