Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SH-1 was unveiled 2 months after the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 scores versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony WX350
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SH-1
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX350
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 provides 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) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and WX350.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum 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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 470 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $349 | $270 |