Sony A7S III vs Sony RX1R II

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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.

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

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.