Olympus SH-1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was launched 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-1 scores versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-1 against the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.