Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Released in 2012, Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 482 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX1856 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-RX1MetricCyber-shot DSC-RX1R
24.3 MPEffective pixels24.3 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor35.8 × 23.9
5.93 µmPixel pitch5.93 µm
35.21 µm²Pixel area35.21 µm²
2.84 MP/cm²Pixel density2.84 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
—Maximum video—
482 gWeight482 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R have the same body weight. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Released in 2013, Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 482 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.