Sony Alpha 7R vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7RCyber-shot DSC-RX1
      MSRP$2299.99 / £1699 (body only)$2,800/€3,100/£2,600
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.8 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels37 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49126000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions7360 x 4144, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2704, 3680 x 2072, 2400 x 16006000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points2525
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 mm
      Optical Zoom1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 22.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance25 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDXtra FineTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic and Optical (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/4000 sec
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      DxO Low Light ISO27462534
      DxO Color Depth25.625.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.114.3
      DxO Overall Score9593
      Video Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 6.2 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BX1
      Battery Life340 shots270 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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