Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(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 XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe XZ-10 was unveiled at a similar time to the RX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony RX1
XZ-10 | RX1 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus XZ-10
RX1 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony RX1
XZ-10 | RX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 versus the RX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and RX1.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 270 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $428 | $2,798 |