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Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Updated by Sony A7S III
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX1R
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Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sony A7S II versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7S II was announced within a month of the RX1R II and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7S II grades versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony RX1R II

 A7S II RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A7S II

 RX1R II A7S II 

Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony RX1R II

 A7S II RX1R II 
RevealedOctober 2015October 2015Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1229k1229kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S II enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A7S II against the RX1R II.

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and RX1R II is 68 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S II and RX1R II.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony RX1R II to produce more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7S II
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S II Sports photography info
Sony RX1R II Sports photography info
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
62
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proofing
not so great battery power (370 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
59
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (507g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
68
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (507 grams)
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Sony A7S II vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2015-10-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4240 x 2832 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 409600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 169 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 627 gr (1.38 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 97
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.9
DXO Low light rating 2993 3204
Other
Battery life 370 photos 220 photos
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 (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,767 $3,300