Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 II was introduced 22 months before the RX100 VA making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 II grades against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and RX100 VA is 68 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-M1 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.