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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony RX100 II

 RX1 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX1

 RX100 II RX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 II

 RX1 RX100 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2013Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1229k1229kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 II Sports photography features
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 II Travel photography factors
62
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
heavier than others (482g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
80
great battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (482 grams)
37
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-19 2013-06-27
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 482 gr (1.06 lb) 281 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 67
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 2534 483
Other
Battery life 270 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage 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
Retail pricing $2,798 $598