Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was introduced 5 months after the RX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-15 scores vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony RX1
SZ-15 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus SZ-15
RX1 | SZ-15 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony RX1
SZ-15 | RX1 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | February 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 and the RX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and RX1.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $200 | $2,798 |