Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-P2 was released 3 years prior to the RX100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-P2 grades against the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony RX100
E-P2 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus E-P2
RX100 | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | April 2010 | Newer by 28 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sony RX100
E-P2 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 vs the RX100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and RX100 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and RX100.
As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $799 | $448 |