Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony A7S II versus Sony RX1R, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7S II was unveiled 2 years later than the RX1R and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7S II matches up versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7S II provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A7S II versus the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and RX1R is 68 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S II and RX1R.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony RX1R to give extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A7S II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.