Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX1R

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly comparable but the RX100 VA (1") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VA was announced 5 years after the RX1R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RX100 VA grades vs the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VA and the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and RX1R.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VA with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.