Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Olympus XZ-1

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIIXZ-1
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      MSRP$1200/£1200/€1300
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1-inch1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      ProcessorBionz XTruePic V
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36483664 x 2752
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points35711
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Focal Length9 - 72 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 200 mm28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom8.3x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/1.8 - 2.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance8 cm60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance8 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDOLED
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot614k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.59x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting90.0 fps2.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 90 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range5.90 m at Auto ISO8.60 m ISO 800
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      DxO Low Light ISO418117
      DxO Color Depth21.818.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.410.4
      DxO Overall Score6334
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
      AVCHD/MP4
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69")111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 4.6 x 2.85"7.4 x 5.6 x 3.2"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Battery PackNP-BX1Li-50B
      Battery Life260 shots320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage055 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Olympus XZ-1
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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