Olympus 1s vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus 1s vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The 1s was launched 3 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1s matches up against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1s vs Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1s compared to the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and RX10 IV is 79 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and RX10 IV.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1s featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.