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Olympus E-1 vs Sony RX100 II

The Olympus E-1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in June 2003 and June 2013. The E-1 is a DSLR, while the RX100 II is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a Four Thirds (E-1) and an one-inch (RX100 II) sensor. The Olympus has a resolution of 4.9 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-1
versus
Sony RX100 II
Olympus E-1   Sony RX100 II
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Four Thirds lenses 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9
4.9 MP – Four Thirds sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 100-800 (100 - 3,200) ISO 100-12,800 (100 - 25,600)
Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
1.8" LCD – 134k dots 3.0" LCD – 1229k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
3 shutter flaps per second 10 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
750 shots per battery charge350 shots per battery charge
141 x 104 x 81 mm, 738 g 102 x 58 x 38 mm, 281 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus E-1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Olympus E-1 and the Sony RX100 II are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

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Comparison E-1 or RX100 II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony RX100 II is considerably smaller (60 percent) than the Olympus E-1. It is worth mentioning in this context that the E-1 is splash and dust resistant, while the RX100 II does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the RX100 II has a lens built in, whereas the E-1 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the E-1 and their specifications in the Four Thirds Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the E-1 gets 750 shots out of its Olympus BLM-1 battery, while the RX100 II can take 350 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-BX1 power pack. The power pack in the RX100 II can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Olympus E-1 141 mm 104 mm 81 mm 738 g 750 i Jun 2003 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II 102 mm 58 mm 38 mm 281 g 350 i Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Canon 6D Mark II 144 mm 111 mm 75 mm 765 g 1200 i Jun 2017 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X 103 mm 60 mm 40 mm 304 g 210 i Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Leica Digilux 3 146 mm 87 mm 77 mm 606 g 750 i Sep 2006 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Nikon D500 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 860 g 1240 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D610 141 mm 113 mm 82 mm 850 g 900 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D7000 132 mm 105 mm 77 mm 780 g 1050 i Sep 2010 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-3 142 mm 116 mm 75 mm 876 g 750 i Oct 2007 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-5 142 mm 117 mm 75 mm 873 g 750 i Sep 2010 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-300 147 mm 85 mm 64 mm 624 g 750 i Sep 2004 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-330 140 mm 87 mm 72 mm 637 g 750 i Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 240 g 330 i Jun 2012 US$ 649ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 290 g 320 i May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VII 102 mm 58 mm 43 mm 302 g 260 i Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
17.
 
Sony ZV-1 105 mm 60 mm 44 mm 294 g 260 i May 2020 US$ 799ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The RX100 II was launched at a lower price than the E-1, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Olympus E-1 features a Four Thirds sensor and the Sony RX100 II an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the RX100 II is 48 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.0 and 2.7. The sensor in the E-1 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the RX100 II offers a 3:2 aspect.

Olympus E-1 and Sony RX100 II sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the RX100 II offers a higher resolution of 20 megapixels, compared with 4.9 MP of the E-1. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.41μm versus 6.78μm for the E-1). However, it should be noted that the RX100 II is much more recent (by 10 years) than the E-1, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The resolution advantage of the Sony RX100 II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the RX100 II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-1 are 12.8 x 9.6 inches or 32.5 x 24.4 cm for good quality, 10.2 x 7.7 inches or 26 x 19.5 cm for very good quality, and 8.5 x 6.4 inches or 21.7 x 16.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Olympus E-1 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 800, which can be extended to ISO 100-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

In terms of underlying technology, the E-1 is build around a CCD sensor, while the RX100 II uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

E-1 versus RX100 II MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Olympus E-1 Four Thirds 4.9 2560 1920i20.09.7-14544
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Sony RX100 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.512.448367
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Canon 6D Mark II Full Frame 26.0 6240 41601080/60p24.411.9286285
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Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.785466
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Canon G7 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.012.755671
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Leica Digilux 3 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i21.010.612753
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Nikon D500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.014.0132483
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Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.4292594
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Nikon D7000 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/24p23.513.9116780
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Olympus E-3 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.610.557156
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Olympus E-5 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.610.551956
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Olympus E-300 Four Thirds 8.0 3264 2448i20.410.1-4048
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Olympus E-330 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i20.810.47352
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Sony RX100 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.612.439066
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Sony RX100 III 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.412.349567
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Sony RX100 VII 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p21.812.441863
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Sony ZV-1 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.212.666966
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The RX100 II indeed provides for movie recording, while the E-1 does not. The highest resolution format that the RX100 II can use is 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the E-1 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the RX100 II relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the RX100 II can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the FDA-EV1MK. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Olympus E-1 and Sony RX100 II in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Olympus E-1optical i1.8 / 134 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IIoptional i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Canon 6D Mark IIoptical i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon 7Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon G7 Xi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 6.5/s i i
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Leica Digilux 3optical i2.5 / 207 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D500optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon D610optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D7000optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Olympus E-3optical i2.5 / 230 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Olympus E-5optical i3.0 / 920 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Olympus E-300optical i1.8 / 134 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Olympus E-330optical i2.5 / 215 tilting i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Sony RX100i i3.0 / 1229 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 III1440 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 VII2359 i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/2000s 90.0/s i i
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Sony ZV-1i i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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One feature that is present on the E-1, but is missing on the RX100 II is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The E-1 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or xD Picture cards, while the RX100 II uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The E-1 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the RX100 II only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus E-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Olympus E-1ii / iiii2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon 6D Mark IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 7Dimono / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon G7 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
6.
 
Leica Digilux 3istereo / monoiii2.0iii
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Nikon D500istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
8.
 
Nikon D610imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D7000imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-3ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-5istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-300ii / iiii2.0iii
13.
 
Olympus E-330ii / iiii2.0iii
14.
 
Sony RX100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
Sony RX100 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX100 VIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony ZV-1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the RX100 II offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the E-1 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Olympus E-1 (unlike the RX100 II) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the E-1 and the RX100 II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The E-1 was replaced by the Olympus E-3, while the RX100 II was followed by the Sony RX100 III. Further information on the features and operation of the E-1 and RX100 II can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-1 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony RX100 II Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Olympus E-1 or the Sony RX100 II – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Advantages of the Olympus E-1:

  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (750 versus 350) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in June 2003).

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Reasons to prefer the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20 vs 4.9MP), which boosts linear resolution by 106%.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60p video.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 1.8") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1229k vs 134k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the E-1 requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (102x58mm vs 141x104mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the E-1).
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 10 years of technical progress since the E-1 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the RX100 II is the clear winner of the contest (16 : 9 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-1 09:16 RX100 II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-1 and the Sony RX100 II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the E-1 or the RX100 II perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Olympus E-1......+o.. Jun 2003 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II5/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Canon 6D Mark II4/5+4/580/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2017 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Leica Digilux 3............ Sep 2006 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5005/5+ +4.7/591/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D6104/5+ +..87/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D70004/5....80/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2010 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-3..88/100..+ +o4/5 Oct 2007 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-54/5....75/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2010 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-300......+o4.5/5 Sep 2004 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-330......+o.. Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX1005/5+ +..78/1004/55/5 Jun 2012 US$ 649ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VII4.5/5..4/5..4/55/5 Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
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Sony ZV-14/5+4/585/1004/54.5/5 May 2020 US$ 799ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Olympus E-1 vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Olympus E-1 Sony RX100 II
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Four Thirds lenses 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9
Launch Date June 2003 June 2013
Launch Price USD 1,699 USD 749
Sensor Specs Olympus E-1 Sony RX100 II
Sensor Technology CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 4.9 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 6.78 μm 2.41 μm
Pixel Density 2.19 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 800 ISO 100 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 3,200 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor TruePic BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 67
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 22.5
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.4
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 483
Screen Specs Olympus E-1 Sony RX100 II
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.48x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 1.8inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 134k dots 1229k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-1 Sony RX100 II
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 10 shutter flaps/s
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CF or XD cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-1 Sony RX100 II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port no HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Body Specs Olympus E-1 Sony RX100 II
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Olympus BLM-1 Sony NP-BX1
Battery Life (CIPA)750 shots per charge350 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81 mm
(5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2 in)
102 x 58 x 38 mm
(4.0 x 2.3 x 1.5 in)
Camera Weight 738 g (26.0 oz) 281 g (9.9 oz)
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