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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony WX30

 SH-1 WX30 
RevealedMarch 2014July 2011Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus SH-1

 WX30 SH-1 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX30

 SH-1 WX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 vs the WX30.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and WX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer SH-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
49
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than average (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX30
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-31 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $259