Sony RX1R vs Sony ZV-1 II

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony RX1R and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1R (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly close but the RX1R (Full frame) and ZV-1 II (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R was launched 11 years prior to the ZV-1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX1R grades versus the ZV-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R has outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the RX1R against the ZV-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and ZV-1 II is 79 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and ZV-1 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX1R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged RX1R will be behind with regard to sensor technology.