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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus XZ-1 and Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and A7R III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was announced 7 years prior to the A7R III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-1 matches up against the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Sony A7R III

 XZ-1 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus XZ-1

 A7R III XZ-1 
RevealedOctober 2017January 2011More modern by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k614kClearer display (+826k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Sony A7R III

 XZ-1 A7R III 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-1 and the A7R III.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and A7R III is 88 and 63 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and A7R III.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R III will resolve extra detail with its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
45
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
86
has manual focus
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (275g)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography info
Sony A7R III Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (320 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (650 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
62
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (275g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
great battery power (650 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (320 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (275 grams)
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony A7R III
 Olympus XZ-1Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus XZ-1 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-26 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2752 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 275 gr (0.61 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 34 100
DXO Color Depth rating 18.8 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 14.7
DXO Low light rating 117 3523
Other
Battery life 320 photos 650 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $567 $2,800