Sony RX1R II with Sony RX100 VA Comparison

Sony RX1R II and Sony RX100 VA Main Features

  • October, 2015
  • July, 2018
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 35 mm (1x) F2.0 Zoom Lens
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 50 - 25600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 113 x 65 x 72 mm, 507g.
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
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Sony RX1R II Scores


Imaging score
86
Features score
65
Value for money score
86
Portability score
85
Overall score
80

Sony RX100 VA Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
67
Value for money score
78
Portability score
93
Overall score
64

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Overview


Let's compare Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II with Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Sony RX1R II was released in 2015, and Sony RX100 VA in 2018. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The difference of 22 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony RX1R II, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has image stabilization(Optical), Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 2359k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has 24.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Brand Sony Sony
Model Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Announced October, 2015 July, 2018
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 14 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 10.20
Flash Modes Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame 1
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 42 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 7952 x 5304 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 50 125
Max Boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 220 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 507 g 299 g
Physical Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72 mm 102 x 58 x 41 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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