Sony RX1R with Sony RX1R II Comparison

Sony RX1R and Sony RX1R II Main Features

  • June, 2013
  • October, 2015
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 35 mm (1x) F2.0 Zoom Lens
  • 35 mm (1x) F2.0 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 50 - 25600 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic and Optical (optional) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 113 x 65 x 70 mm, 482g.
  • 113 x 65 x 72 mm, 507g.
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Sony RX1R Scores


Imaging score
74
Features score
58
Value for money score
78
Portability score
86
Overall score
70

Sony RX1R II Scores


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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Overview


Let's compare Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R with Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Sony RX1R was released in 2013, and Sony RX1R II in 2015. Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The difference of 18 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 first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R), 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. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has electronic and optical (optional) viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. 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 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Brand Sony Sony
Model Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Announced June, 2013 October, 2015
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 n/a 14
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.74
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 25
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 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm mm
Sensor Area 855.6 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 42 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max Native ISO 25600 25600
Min Native ISO 100 50
Max Boosted ISO 0 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 270 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 482 g 507 g
Physical Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70 mm 113 x 65 x 72 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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