Olympus SH-1 vs Sony TX10

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 2 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-1 matches up against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 compared to the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and TX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and TX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.