Pentax S1 vs Sony RX1R
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Pentax S1 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax S1 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the RX1R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1 grades vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony RX1R
| S1 | RX1R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Pentax S1
| RX1R | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 28 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony RX1R
| S1 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax S1 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Pentax S1 vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 against the RX1R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and RX1R.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax S1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-03-02 | 2013-06-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | 270 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $174 | $2,798 |