Olympus 1 vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus 1 and Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was unveiled 6 months later than the RX1R and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 matches up versus the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 versus the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and RX1R is 79 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will offer you more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.