Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX300

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was unveiled 14 months later than the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-1 scores versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 vs the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and WX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SH-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.