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Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • New Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony RX1R II
(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
Photography Glossary

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony A7 III and Sony RX1R II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7 III was manufactured 2 years after the RX1R II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A7 III grades versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony RX1R II

 A7 III RX1R II 
ReleasedFebruary 2018October 2015More modern by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A7 III

 RX1R II A7 III 
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony RX1R II

 A7 III RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7 III has got external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7 III and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A7 III and the RX1R II.

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and RX1R II is 63 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony RX1R II to show extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A7 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography details
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R II Sports photography factors
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (610 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
63
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography info
Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
73
great battery power (610 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
great MP (42 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (610 shots)
has double storage slots
68
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7 III
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-27 2015-10-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lbs) 507 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 97
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 13.9
DXO Low light score 3730 3204
Other
Battery life 610 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $1,998 $3,300