Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly close but the RX1 (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RX1 was launched 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX1 scores vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony RX100 VII
RX1 | RX100 VII | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony RX1
RX100 VII | RX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | February 2013 | More recent by 78 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 VII
RX1 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 enjoys physical dimensions 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1 against the RX100 VII.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and RX100 VII is 79 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and RX100 VII.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older RX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-19 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 gr (1.06 lb) | 302 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 93 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 2534 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,798 | $1,298 |