Canon 60D vs Olympus Stylus 1

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Canon 60D vs Olympus Stylus 1

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus Stylus 1 Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus Stylus 1 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the Stylus 1.
Compare Olympus Stylus 1 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus Stylus 1 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 70D
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Succeeded by the Olympus Stylus 1s
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Differences

Canon 60D advantages over Olympus Stylus 1

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
60D test data on DxO Mark Stylus 1 test data on DxO Mark

813 vs 179 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1100 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus Stylus 1 advantages over Canon 60D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
56 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 34 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent 18-megapixel sensor with superb detail; Very good high ISO performance, especially for 18-megapixel subframe sensor; 3.0-inch, 1,040K-dot Vari-angle LCD is very useful for video and Live View; Sharp 18-135 kit lens with above average zoom range and I.S.; Full HD (1920x1080) movies at 30/25/24p, 60/50p at 1280x720.
Body not as rugged as mag-alloy 50D; AF assist only works when flash is up, though flash can be forced off; Auto-exposure not reliable in very low light; No continuous autofocus in Movie mode.
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High-quality constant aperture 10.7x zoom lens with excellent performance; Very affordable for what it delivers; Ergonomically sound with a solid, professional feel; Highly customizable; Fast overall performance; Built-in EVF and tilting touchscreen LCD; Automatic lens cap.
Smaller sensor size than 1-inch and Micro Four Thirds models mean far lower image quality as ISO tops 800; 28mm eq. is not as wide as some competitors and not overly suited for landscape photography.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Canon 60D

Canon 7D

$889
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1499
APS-C

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

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Olympus Stylus 1

Canon 7D

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D7000

Canon 60D

Nikon D7000

$889
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

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Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon D7000

$449
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon T3i

Canon 60D

Canon T3i

$889
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon 60D vs Canon T3i

Olympus Stylus 1

Canon T3i

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon P7100

Canon 60D

Nikon P7100

$889
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

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Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7100

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

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Compared to Olympus Stylus 1s

Canon 60D

Olympus Stylus 1s

$889
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1s

$449
1/1.7 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$549
1/1.7 inch

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