Sony RX1R vs Sony A57
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Sony RX1R vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony RX1R and Sony A57, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and A57 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and A57 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RX1R was launched 10 months after the A57 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX1R grades against the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A57
| RX1R | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony RX1R
| A57 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony A57
| RX1R | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Sony RX1R vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1R comes with 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) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the RX1R vs the A57.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and A57 is 79 and 64 respectively.
Sony RX1R vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and A57.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX1R will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern RX1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony RX1R vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-06-26 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 482g (1.06 lb) | 618g (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 91 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2537 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photos | 550 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $2,798 | $1,000 |