Sony RX100 VII vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look much closer at the Sony RX100 VII and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was announced 3 years after the RX1R II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX100 VII scores vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VII comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 VII and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and RX1R II.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VII having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.