Olympus 1 vs Sony RX100

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 1 versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and RX100 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was announced 16 months after the RX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 scores versus the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 1 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1 versus Sony RX100 in the latest 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 the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1 compared to the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and RX100 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and RX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer 1 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.