Olympus SH-1 vs Sony TF1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-1 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was launched 10 months after the TF1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-1 scores against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has outer 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.