Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we will be looking at the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX1 grades vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX1 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and RX100 V is 79 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and RX100 V.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged RX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.