Olympus E-1 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-1 vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was introduced 14 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-1 grades vs the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 has got physical dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-1 vs Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-1 compared to the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and RX10 IV is 59 and 52 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.