Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64
Portability
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
57
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
57
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
Sony RX1
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
Sony RX100
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony RX1 versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the RX1 (Full frame) and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX1 matches up against the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony RX100
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony RX1
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Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100
| RX1 | RX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | August 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1229k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1 has outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the RX1 and the RX100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and RX100 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and RX100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Sony RX1 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 Portrait photography info
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports photography with Sony RX1
Sports photography with Sony RX100
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lighter than average in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony RX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 as a Vlogging camera
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2012-08-28 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 93 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 2534 | 390 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photos | 330 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $2,798 | $448 |