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Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A9
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sony A9 II versus Sony RX1R, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A9 II was introduced 6 years after the RX1R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A9 II scores vs the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony RX1R

 A9 II RX1R 
LaunchedOctober 2019June 2013More modern by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1229kSharper display (+211k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A9 II

 RX1R A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony RX1R

 A9 II RX1R 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A9 II versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A9 II against the RX1R.

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and RX1R is 62 and 79 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher A9 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography factors
Sony RX1R Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography info
Sony RX1R Sports photography info
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
53
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
73
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
62
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (482g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (690 shots)
2 card slots
66
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sony A9 II vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-03 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678 grams (1.49 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 690 shots 270 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $4,498 $2,798