Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX1
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7010 and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7010 was brought out 4 years before the RX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 7010 scores against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony RX1
7010 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus 7010
RX1 | 7010 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony RX1
7010 | RX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Olympus 7010 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 compared to the RX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and RX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7010 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will deliver more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Also Known as | mju 7010 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $2,798 |