Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 against the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and RX1R II.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.