Sony A7R vs Sony RX1

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A7R and Sony RX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and RX1 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R was launched 12 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7R scores vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R has physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R and the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and RX1 is 78 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and RX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A7R to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7R is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.