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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released February 2013
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was launched 3 years earlier than the RX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XZ-1 grades against the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Sony RX1

 XZ-1 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus XZ-1

 RX1 XZ-1 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution1229k614kSharper screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Sony RX1

 XZ-1 RX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 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).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the RX1.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and RX1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
45
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
82
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (320 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
62
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (482g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (320 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
65
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony RX1
 Olympus XZ-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-26 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2752 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 275g (0.61 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 34 93
DXO Color Depth score 18.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 14.3
DXO Low light score 117 2534
Other
Battery life 320 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $567 $2,798