Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II
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Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Released October 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX1R
Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Following is a complete review of the Pentax P80 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe P80 was revealed 7 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P80 matches up against the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P80 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony RX1R II
P80 | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Pentax P80
RX1R II | P80 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | August 2009 | More modern by 75 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony RX1R II
P80 | RX1R II | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax P80 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check out the Pentax P80 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P80 versus the RX1R II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.
Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and RX1R II.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P80 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax P80 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-05 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 42MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 507 grams (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $3,300 |