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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
Sony RX1R
(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
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony A7R III versus Sony RX1R, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and RX1R (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A7R III was revealed 4 years after the RX1R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A7R III grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony RX1R

 A7R III RX1R 
RevealedOctober 2017June 2013More modern by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1229kCrisper screen (+211k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A7R III

 RX1R A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony RX1R

 A7R III RX1R 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A7R III vs the RX1R.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and RX1R is 63 and 79 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and RX1R.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A7R III to resolve greater detail because of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A7R III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R Sports photography highlights
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
74
great battery life (650 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high resolution (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
more heavy than others (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (650 shots)
has double storage slots
66
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2013-06-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657g (1.45 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 91
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 13.6
DXO Low light rating 3523 2537
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $2,800 $2,798