Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV
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![Olympus Stylus 1 front Olympus Stylus 1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-1/Olympus-1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV/Sony-RX10-IV-front.jpg)
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53 Features
82 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Announced September 2017
- Replaced the Sony RX10 III
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Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 1 and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and RX10 IV (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
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The 1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1 grades versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony RX10 IV
1 | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus 1
RX10 IV | 1 | |||
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Announced | September 2017 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 46 months |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony RX10 IV
1 | RX10 IV | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 1 and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 against the RX10 IV.
![Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and RX10 IV is 79 and 52 respectively.
![Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and RX10 IV.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 1 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 pounds) | 1095g (2.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 400 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $700 | $1,698 |