Olympus SH-1 vs Sony TX20

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-1 and Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 2 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SH-1 scores against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with external 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) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-1 and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH-1 compared to the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and TX20 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.