Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX10 II

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 and Sony RX10 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was brought out 19 months earlier than the RX10 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 grades vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 and Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 against the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and RX10 II is 71 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and RX10 II.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older E-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.