Sony RX1R II vs Sony S980

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.