Sony RX1 vs Sony RX1R II

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and RX1R II is 79 and 78 respectively.

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.