Sony RX1R II vs Olympus E-PL10

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Sony RX1R II vs Olympus E-PL10

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony RX1R II advantages over Olympus E-PL10

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
42.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-PL10 advantages over Sony RX1R II

Less expensive
$549 vs $3298
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
80 vs 30 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
39 mm vs 72 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
380g vs 507g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Extremely high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Outstanding dynamic range; Handy variable low-pass filter; Fast phase-detect AF; Built-in EVF.
Fixed, single focal length lens; Poor battery life; No built-in flash; No touchscreen LCD; Slow buffer clearing; No 4K video; Expensive.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX1

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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Olympus E-PL10

Sony RX1

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2398
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1R

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1R

Olympus E-PL10

Sony RX1R

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2398
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic GX850

Sony RX1R II

Panasonic GX850

$3298
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$548
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Panasonic GX850

Olympus E-PL10

Panasonic GX850

$549
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$548
4/3

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Wider angle kit lens

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Sony RX1R II

Olympus E-PL9

$3298
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

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Olympus E-PL10

Olympus E-PL9

$549
4/3

Newer

$700
4/3

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Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Sony RX1R II

Zeiss ZX1

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$6000
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Zeiss ZX1

Olympus E-PL10

Zeiss ZX1

$549
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6000
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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