Sony A7 vs Sony RX1R

Let's look closer at the Sony A7 and Sony RX1R, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7 was announced 7 months later than the RX1R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A7 scores vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7 and Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A7 against the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 and RX1R is 78 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and RX1R.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.