Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1R

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 4 months prior to the RX1R so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XZ-10 grades vs the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.