Sony RX1R II vs Sony S2100

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony RX1R II versus Sony S2100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R II was announced 5 years after the S2100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX1R II matches up against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1R II versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX1R II vs the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and S2100 is 78 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R II and S2100.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1R II will render extra detail with its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II should have an advantage in sensor tech.