Sony A7R vs Sony RX100
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Sony A7R vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Later Model is Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
Sony A7R vs Sony RX100 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Sony A7R and Sony RX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and RX100 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A7R was manufactured 18 months later than the RX100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7R scores against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7R vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony RX100
A7R | RX100 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony A7R
RX100 | A7R |
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Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony RX100
A7R | RX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony A7R vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7R comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A7R and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R compared to the RX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and RX100 is 78 and 91 respectively.
Sony A7R vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and RX100.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R will result in more detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger A7R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A7R vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Xtra Fine LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 465g (1.03 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.6 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 2746 | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 330 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,898 | $448 |