Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Announced October 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Sony RX1R II and Sony S980, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and S980 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and S980 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX1R II was released 6 years after the S980 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX1R II matches up against the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony S980
RX1R II | S980 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 81 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony RX1R II
S980 | RX1R II |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony S980
RX1R II | S980 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II has physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX1R II and Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX1R II compared to the S980.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and S980 is 78 and 94 respectively.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and S980.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1R II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-10-13 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 14cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 507g (1.12 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 97 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3204 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $3,300 | $300 |