Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was released 8 months before the RX1R II so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M5 II grades against the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 II vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and RX1R II is 80 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and RX1R II.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-M5 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.