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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7S III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX1R
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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7S III was launched 4 years later than the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A7S III grades vs the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony RX1R II

 A7S III RX1R II 
ReleasedJuly 2020October 2015Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1229kCrisper screen (+211k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A7S III

 RX1R II A7S III 

Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony RX1R II

 A7S III RX1R II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7S III comes with external measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7S III compared to the RX1R II.

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S III and RX1R II is 61 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S III and RX1R II.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony RX1R II to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A7S III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7S III
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
63
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S III Travel photography information
Sony RX1R II Travel photography information
70
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12MP)
59
MP count amazing (42MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S III Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
68
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S III and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha A7S IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-21 2015-10-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz XR BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4240 x 2832 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 759 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.91x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 699 grams (1.54 pounds) 507 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") 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 600 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 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 Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $3,499 $3,300