- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 4/3 226.2mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
Differences
Canon SX1 IS advantages over Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Olympus E-M1 Mark III advantages over Canon SX1 IS
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.36
vs
1.69 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
5 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1037k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
20.4
vs
10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
-
Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
-
Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Longer exposure
60
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
-
Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Common Weaknesses
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Canon SX10 IS
Canon
SX1 IS
Canon
SX10 IS
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RAW file ability
-
HDMI out
Olympus
E-M1 Mark III
Canon
SX10 IS
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Internal flash
-
Higher max flash sync
Compared to Sony DSC-HX1
Canon
SX1 IS
Sony
DSC-HX1
-
RAW file ability
-
Hot shoe
-
Less expensive
-
Manual focus
Olympus
E-M1 Mark III
Sony
DSC-HX1
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Canon SX20 IS
Canon
SX1 IS
Canon
SX20 IS
-
RAW file ability
-
Shoots 1080p video
Olympus
E-M1 Mark III
Canon
SX20 IS
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Internal flash
-
Higher max flash sync
Compared to Panasonic G95
Canon
SX1 IS
Panasonic
G95
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Focus peaking
Olympus
E-M1 Mark III
Panasonic
G95
-
Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to OM System OM-1
Canon
SX1 IS
OM System
OM-1
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Less expensive
-
Internal flash
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Olympus
E-M1 Mark III
OM System
OM-1