Olympus SH-1 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-1 and Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 7 months after the QX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-1 scores versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and QX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX10 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.