Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1/Sony-RX1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-II/Sony-RX1R-II-front.jpg)
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II 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
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Released October 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Sony RX1 versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
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The RX1 was launched 3 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX1 matches up against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony RX1R II
RX1 | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony RX1
RX1R II | RX1 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 32 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony RX1R II
RX1 | RX1R II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX1 versus Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX1 against the RX1R II.
![Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and RX1R II is 79 and 78 respectively.
![Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and RX1R II.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony RX1R II to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged RX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-02-19 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 482g (1.06 lbs) | 507g (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 93 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.1 | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 2534 | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | 220 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $2,798 | $3,300 |