Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W710

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was unveiled 15 months after the W710 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-1 scores versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has physical measurements 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 and the W710.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and W710.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.