Olympus SH-3 vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was launched 4 months later than the RX1R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH-3 grades versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 versus the RX1R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH-3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.