Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and RX1R II is 79 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and RX1R II.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will give you greater detail because of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.