Olympus E-510 vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-510 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-510 matches up versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 versus Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-510 versus the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and RX1R.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will deliver more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.