Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
- Succeeded the Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Superseded the Sony RX1R
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the RX100 II (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe RX100 II was manufactured 3 years before the RX1R II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 II scores versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX1R II
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony RX100 II
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Revealed | October 2015 | June 2013 | More modern by 27 months |
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX1R II
RX100 II | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 II compared to the RX1R II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and RX1R II.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will give you greater detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged RX100 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-27 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7952 x 5304 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 range | 5cm | 14cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
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)) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 281 gr (0.62 pounds) | 507 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 67 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 483 | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 220 images |
Battery type | 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 (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $598 | $3,300 |