Olympus SH-1 vs Sony RX1

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-1 was launched 14 months after the RX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SH-1 scores against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 provides outside 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 against the RX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and RX1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.