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Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 III
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7 II was unveiled 10 months earlier than the RX1R II which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A7 II grades versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony RX1R II

 A7 II RX1R II 
Screen resolution1230k1229kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A7 II

 RX1R II A7 II 
LaunchedOctober 2015November 2014Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony RX1R II

 A7 II RX1R II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II features outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7 II compared to the RX1R II.

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and RX1R II is 69 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony RX1R II to deliver extra detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A7 II is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
73
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 II
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
62
excellent resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7 II
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
61
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
excellent resolution (42MP)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
more heavy than average in class (507g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (350 per charge)
68
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7 II
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (507g)
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Sony A7 II vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-11-20 2015-10-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 gr (1.32 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 90 97
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.9
DXO Low light rating 2449 3204
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,456 $3,300