Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony RX10

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was released 18 months later than the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M10 II grades against the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the RX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and RX10 is 82 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and RX10.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.