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Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 II
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly close but the RX100 (1") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The RX100 was announced 10 months before the RX1R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 grades against the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony RX1R

 RX100 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony RX100

 RX1R RX100 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony RX1R

 RX100 RX1R 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1229k1229kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 and Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 and the RX1R.

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and RX1R.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older RX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
82
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 Street photography advice
Sony RX1R Street photography advice
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX100
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 Travel photography information
Sony RX1R Travel photography information
79
lighter than others in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
66
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sony RX100 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-28 2013-06-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech WhiteMagic TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 91
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.6
DXO Low light rating 390 2537
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $448 $2,798