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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was brought out 12 months before the HX90V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SH-1 scores versus the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony HX90V

 SH-1 HX90V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus SH-1

 HX90V SH-1 
AnnouncedApril 2015March 2014Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX90V

 SH-1 HX90V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-1 against the HX90V.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and HX90V.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
37
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $440