Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-10 scores versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and RX1R II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer greater detail due to its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.