Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 2 years after the W610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 grades vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 versus the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and W610.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.