Olympus 1 vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 1 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and RX100 II (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was unveiled 6 months later than the RX100 II so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 grades against the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 compared to the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and RX100 II is 79 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.