Olympus 7030 vs Sony RX1

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 7030 versus Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was launched 4 years before the RX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7030 grades versus the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications 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 change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7030 vs the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and RX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7030 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind in sensor tech.