Sony A7R II vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R II
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony A7R A7R vs A7R II	Sony RX1 RX1 vs RX1R II
Successor:	Sony A7R III A7R II vs A7R III
General
Model Number:	A7R II	RX1R II
Alternate Model Number(s):	ILCE-7RM2
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$3200.00	$3299.99
Street Price:	$2,898.00	$3,298.00
Date Available:	2015-08-15	2015-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	22.6 oz (640 g) includes batteries	17.9 oz (507 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (127 x 96 x 60 mm)	4.5 x 2.6 x 2.8 in. (113 x 65 x 72 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Sony Exmor R (BSI)
Effective Megapixels:	42.4	42.4
Sensor Format:	35mm	35mm
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.51 microns	4.51 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	98	97
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	26.0	25.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.9	13.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	3,434	3,204
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7952 x 5304 (42.2 MP, 3:2), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 7952 x 4472 (35.6 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other)	7952 x 5304 (42.2 MP, 3:2), 7072 x 5304 (37.5 MP, 4:3), 7952 x 4472 (35.6 MP, 16:9), 5296 x 5296 (28.0 MP, 1:1), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3440 x 3440 (11.8 MP, 1:1), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3536 x 2656 (9.4 MP, 4:3), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (uncompressed and compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1280x720 (120p)	1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100/30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		35mm
Focal Length (actual):		35mm
Zoom Ratio:		1.00x
Aperture Range:		f/2 - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		20 - 35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom	Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom, 1.4x/2.0x Digital Teleconverter, up to 6.2x Smart digital zoom at lower resolutions
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Fast Hybrid AF with 399 focal plane phase detect points and 25 contrast detect AF points; Wide (399 points for phase-detection AF / 25 points for contrast-detection AF) / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot)	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection/contrast-detection): Wide (399 points for PDAF, 25 points for CDAF), Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expand Flexible Spot, Lock-on AF (Wide / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expand Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from the eyepiece lens/18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard), eye sensor	0.39-type, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 18.4mm eyepoint (CIPA), -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)	2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.78x	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.78x	0.74x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)	1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	24.9x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400	ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50-102400), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits); Multi Frame NR: 100-102400 (1 EV steps), Auto (100-102400 with selectable upper/lower limits)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater	Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step),	Scene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur; Panorama; Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds	2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot Shoe	Multi Interface Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW (uncompressed and compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi	Threaded cable release, via USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI with BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD, 4K still image playback; Microphone and Headphone jacks	Multi Micro USB, Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.02	0.64
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.99	0.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	23	24
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0	5.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	23	23
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0	5.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	22	22
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.107 seconds	0.059 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.020 seconds	0.016 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.5 seconds	1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.9 seconds	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots	220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	290 shots	200 shots
Battery Life, Video:		30 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Capture One Express (for Sony) free download	Free downloads of Image Data Converter (Win only), PlayMemories Home, Capture One Express (for Sony)
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 42.4-megapixel back-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor, no OLPF, ISO expandable to 50-102400, 399-point on-sensor phase-detect Hybrid AF, 5-axis IBIS (4.5 stops correction) 4K internal movie recording, larger 0.78x EVF, reduced-vibration shutter, all-electronic shutter mode.