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

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2012November 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.8 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP42.4 MP
Largest image6000 × 40007952 × 5304
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detail–43.6 million total pixels; variable optical low-pass filter with Off, Standard and High settings, plus filter-effect bracketing for still images
Image formatsJPEG and 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); AVCHD 2.0 or MP4 moviesJPEG and compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 100–25600; extended ISO 50/64/80. Multi-frame noise reduction reaches ISO 102400 by combining six exposures; it is not standard single-frame sensitivity.Standard single-frame ISO 100–25600; extended still-image ISO 50–102400; movie ISO 100–25600. Multi-frame noise reduction is a separate combined-exposure mode.
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens35 mm equivalent35 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2f/2
StabilisationElectronic onlyElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst5 fps5 fps
Lens detailZEISS Sonnar T* 35 mm f/2 fixed prime; eight elements in seven groups, nine aperture blades and 49 mm filter thread. Macro mode focuses from 20 cm measured from the sensor plane, or 14 cm from the lens front.ZEISS Sonnar T* fixed 35 mm f/2 prime; eight elements in seven groups, nine aperture blades and 49 mm filter thread. Macro mode focuses from 20 cm measured from the sensor plane or 14 cm from the lens front.
AutofocusContrast-detection AF with 25 points; AF, direct manual focus and manual focus. The original launch specification was revised before release to remove separate still-image continuous AF.Fast Hybrid AF with 399 phase-detection points covering approximately 45% of the image and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AF
ShutterLeaf shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second and Bulb. The 1/4000 limit requires f/5.6 or a smaller aperture; the fastest speed at f/2 is 1/2000 second.Leaf shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second and Bulb. The 1/4000 limit requires f/5.6 or a smaller aperture; the fastest speed at f/2 is 1/2000 second.
Burst detailUp to 5 fps in speed-priority mode with initial focus fixed; the Japanese maker table lists normal continuous shooting at 2.5 fps, rather than PhotographyBlog's rounded 3 fps.Up to 5 fps in speed-priority mode; Sony’s launch release explicitly supports AF tracking. Normal continuous mode up to 2.5 fps with AF-S; burst speed eventually slows.
Stabilisation detailElectronic stabilisation applies only to movies and crops the field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisationElectronic stabilisation for movies only, with a cropped field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash and Multi Interface Shoe for optional external flashes or viewfindersNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible optional external flash
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual exposure; dedicated aperture and exposure-compensation rings/dials, three memory recalls, DRO and three-frame automatic HDR1200-zone evaluative metering; program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual controls; compensation ±5 EV through menus or ±3 EV using the dial
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailFull HD AVCHD at up to 60p in NTSC mode or 50p in PAL mode, at 28 Mbit/s; NTSC also supports 24p and PAL 25p. Continuous clips are limited to approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12M recording ends around 15 minutes or 2 GB.Internal 1920 × 1080 at up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL in XAVC S at 50 Mbit/s. 1280 × 720 supports 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. No 4K video; maker’s 4K output applies only to still images. Approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 28M recording ends around 20 minutes or 4 GB.
Audio–Stereo LPCM in XAVC S, Dolby Digital in AVCHD and AAC in MP4; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed WhiteMagic TFT LCD; the maker's dots count colour subpixels rather than that many image pixelsWhiteMagic TFT LCD tilts approximately 109° up or 41° down; no touch operation (both reviews)
Viewfinder detailNo built-in viewfinder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic or FDA-V1K optical viewfinder uses the accessory shoeRetractable 0.39-type OLED with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.74× magnification using Sony’s 50 mm equivalent convention
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs220 photographs
Body weight453 g480 g
Release detailSony's Japanese announcement gives 16 November 2012 for first sale; Hong Kong followed in December 2012Sony Canada announced November 2015 retail availability. Hong Kong specified early December 2015. Japan’s release was postponed and its amended maker announcement gives 19 February 2016; the later Japanese date is not treated as the first worldwide sale.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Duo variants; Micro and microSD formats require adaptorsSD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I support, plus Memory Stick Duo variants; micro formats require adaptors. Sony’s launch release specifies Class 10 or faster SDXC for XAVC S.
PortsMicro USB (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi; compatible Eye-Fi cards provide a separate wireless-transfer optionWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; smartphone remote control and transfer through supported Sony software
Battery life detailNP-BX1 rechargeable battery. UK support claims 220 CIPA photographs; Japan specifies 220 with high-quality display mode or 270 with standard display mode. PhotographyBlog obtained around 150 shots in its usage, fewer with the optional electronic viewfinder.NP-BX1 rechargeable battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs using LCD or 200 using viewfinder; actual movie recording approximately 30 minutes with either display
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power with the supplied AC adaptorIn-camera USB charging and USB power during shooting or playback; BC-DCX external charger also supplied
DimensionsApproximately 113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 113.3 × 65.4 × 72.0 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail453 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 482 g with battery and recording mediaApproximately 480 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 507 g with battery and recording media
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy body according to Sony's launch announcement; PhotographyBlog describes it as aluminiumMetal body (Amateur Photographer)
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, shoe cap, cleaning cloth and instructions; adaptor model varies by regionNP-BX1 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, strap, lens cap, shoe cap, cleaning cloth, BC-DCX charger, eyepiece cup and instructions

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