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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony WX350

 SH-1 WX350 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SH-1

 WX350 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX350

 SH-1 WX350 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2014Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than others (271 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
49
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
37
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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