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Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

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
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony RX1R II

 RX1R RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony RX1R

 RX1R II RX1R 
RevealedOctober 2015June 2013More recent by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony RX1R II

 RX1R RX1R II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1229k1229kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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

Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
82
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography details
Sony RX1R II Street photography details
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
73
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R II Sports photography advice
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
63
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1R
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than competition (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
66
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging info
Sony RX1R II Vlogging info
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sony RX1R vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-26 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482g (1.06 lbs) 507g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 91 97
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.9
DXO Low light rating 2537 3204
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,798 $3,300