Olympus SH-1 vs Sony A68

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SH-1 was introduced 19 months prior to the A68 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-1 grades against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 against the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and A68 is 88 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and A68.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.