Olympus SH-1 vs Sony S980

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 and Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 5 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-1 matches up versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 features 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 S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 and Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 versus the S980.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and S980.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.