Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 was introduced in February 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 93
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 91
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
      Higher DxO Color Depth 25.1 vs 25.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 14.3 vs 13.6
      Higher DxO Overall Score 93 vs 91

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      Sony RX1R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Leica Q3
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Sony RX1R
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/22.0 vs f/2.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance 25 cm vs 24 cm
      Average Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 2534 vs 2537

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

      Sony RX1R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Olympus SP-600UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
        Video Capture
        Large SensorFull FrameFull Frame
        High Native ISO25,60025,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        High Flash Sync Speed1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
        High DxO Overall Score9391
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life270 shots270 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,229k dot resolution.

      Cameras does not have built-in viewfinders but optional viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 852 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 571.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R come with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and via Shoe Mount to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R bodies have the same dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76") and they both weigh 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      113 mm

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      70 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      77
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and give them scores of 65 and 66 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 93
      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 91

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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