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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