Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W800

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 2 months later than the W800 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SH-1 scores vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SH-1 vs the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and W800.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.