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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7R IV was introduced 3 years after the RX1R II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7R IV matches up versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony RX1R II

 A7R IV RX1R II 
LaunchedJuly 2019October 2015More modern by 46 months
Display resolution1440k1229kSharper display (+211k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A7R IV

 RX1R II A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony RX1R II

 A7R IV RX1R II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV has physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has dimensions 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 A7R IV versus 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 differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV vs the RX1R II.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and RX1R II is 62 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and RX1R II.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A7R IV to give you greater detail using its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
88
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
fantastic resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
73
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
63
fantastic resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 shots)
more heavy than competition (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
2 card slots
68
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-16 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 measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9504 x 6336 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102800 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 567 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 97
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 13.9
DXO Low light score 3344 3204
Other
Battery life 670 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $3,498 $3,300