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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony RX1

 XZ-10 RX1 
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 RX1 XZ-10 
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony RX1

 XZ-10 RX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
45
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
Sony RX1 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony RX1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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