Olympus SH-1 vs Sony RX10

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was released at a similar time to the RX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SH-1 scores vs the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 against the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and RX10 is 88 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and RX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH-1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.