Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The RX1 was released 4 months earlier than the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX1 scores against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the RX1 and the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and RX100 II is 79 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and RX100 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.