Olympus 7040 vs Sony RX1R II

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 7040 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 7040 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 grades against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 against the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7040 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will give you greater detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.