Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX1R II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 was released 23 months before the RX1R II which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M1 matches up versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 against the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and RX1R II is 71 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and RX1R II.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.