Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX1R II

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony RX100 VA and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was announced 2 years later than the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX100 VA matches up against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VA offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 VA and Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the RX100 VA compared to the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VA having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer you more detail with its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA provides an edge in sensor innovation.