Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was announced 3 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-1 grades versus the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys external 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 RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and RX1R.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.