Olympus SH-1 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets look closer at the Olympus SH-1 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-1 grades against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-1 compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.