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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R

Portability
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony RX100 II versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty close but the RX100 II (1") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 II was launched very close to the RX1R which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX100 II scores vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 RX100 II RX1R 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 RX1R RX100 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 RX100 II RX1R 
RevealedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1229k1229kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has 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).
Take a look at the Sony RX100 II versus Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 II compared to the RX1R.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and RX1R.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
70
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
82
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
Sony RX1R Street photography advice
85
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 lighter than average (281 grams)
66
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
Sony RX1R Sports photography details
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
53
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
80
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 lighter than average (281g)
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
62
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
74
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
66
 manual focus
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (270 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
37
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (281 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
34
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 features face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony RX1R
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-27 2013-06-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 281g (0.62 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 91
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.6
DXO Low light score 483 2537
Other
Battery life 350 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app  
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $598 $2,798