Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R
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79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
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Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Later Model is Sony A560
(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
- Later Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A500 was manufactured 4 years before the RX1R which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A500 grades vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A500 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony RX1R
A500 | RX1R | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A500
RX1R | A500 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | August 2009 | More modern by 46 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony RX1R
A500 | RX1R | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A500 has external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A500 and the RX1R.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A500 and RX1R is 63 and 79 respectively.
Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A500 and RX1R.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A500 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A500 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-27 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 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 | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 630g (1.39 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 772 | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 520 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $638 | $2,798 |