Nikon A vs Sony RX1R II
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Nikon A vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Released October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon A and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the A (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A was released 3 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A scores versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sony RX1R II
| A | RX1R II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Nikon A
| RX1R II | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2015 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 28 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A and Sony RX1R II
| A | RX1R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon A vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A provides outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A and the RX1R II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.
Nikon A vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A and RX1R II.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-06-06 | 2015-10-13 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 14cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 507 grams (1.12 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 80 | 97 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 25.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1164 | 3204 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photos | 220 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $778 | $3,300 |