Olympus SH-1 vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-1 and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 3 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-1 scores versus the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outside dimensions 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 versus the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and TX100V is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.