Olympus SH-1 vs Sony TX30

Here is a extended review of the Olympus SH-1 and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was unveiled 9 months later than the TX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-1 matches up vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 and the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and TX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and TX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX30 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.