Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony RX1R versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The RX1R was announced 3 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the RX1R grades versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX1R and the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and RX1R II is 79 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony RX1R II to provide you with more detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older RX1R will be behind in sensor technology.