Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX1R II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.