Sony RX1R II vs Sony A7R IV

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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A7R IV

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

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35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Sony RX1R II advantages over Sony A7R IV

Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
507g vs 665g
Lighter weight
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré

Sony A7R IV advantages over Sony RX1R II

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
105 vs 30 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
61.0 vs 42.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
70 vs 24 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.2 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Extremely high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Outstanding dynamic range; Handy variable low-pass filter; Fast phase-detect AF; Built-in EVF.
Fixed, single focal length lens; Poor battery life; No built-in flash; No touchscreen LCD; Slow buffer clearing; No 4K video; Expensive.
Read our Sony RX1R II Review

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7R IV Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX1

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1

Sony A7R IV

Sony RX1

$3287
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1

Compared to Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1R

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1R

Sony A7R IV

Sony RX1R

$3287
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX1R

Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Sony RX1R II

Zeiss ZX1

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$6000
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Zeiss ZX1

Sony A7R IV

Zeiss ZX1

$3287
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6000
35mm

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Zeiss ZX1

Compared to Canon R5

Sony RX1R II

Canon R5

$3298
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3287
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony RX1R II

Nikon Z7 II

$3298
35mm

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$2730
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3287
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2730
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

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