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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Sony RX1
(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
Sony RX100 VII
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony RX100 VII

 RX1 RX100 VII 
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony RX1

 RX100 VII RX1 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2013More recent by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 VII

 RX1 RX100 VII 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and RX100 VII is 79 and 88 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
66
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Street photography highlights
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
53
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than others (302g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography features
65
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging features
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than others (302 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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