Sony A7 III vs Sony RX1R II

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.