Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S II ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Alpha ILCE-A7S II
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberRX1R IIA7S II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-7sm2
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113127
Width (mm)7260
Height (mm)6596
Weight (g)507627
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony RX1Sony A7S III
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R (BSI)Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)42.412.2
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)861.6847.28
Sensor width (mm)35.935.6
Sensor height (mm)2423.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.518.4
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterOptionalFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score9785
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.823.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.913.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,2042,993
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3440 x 3440(11.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3536 x 2656(9.4 mp 4:3)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5296 x 5296(28.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 7072 x 5304(37.5 mp 4:3)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1560(4.3 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1848(5.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)55
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony E
LensCarl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)35.00-
Zoom ratio (x)1-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.50-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Macro focus range (cm)20 - 35-
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 6.2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection/contrast-detection): Wide (399 points for PDAF, 25 points for CDAF), Center169-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (169 points), Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone, Expand Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39-type, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 18.4mm eyepoint (CIPA), -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopterEVF: 0.51-inch 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.740.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-13
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,600102,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50-102400), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits)Auto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 57-step magenta/green and 29-step amber/blue compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion BlurScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless (with optional compliant flash)
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot ShoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • threaded cable release
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • yes
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi micro usb
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • multi micro usb connector
  • stereo headphone jack (3.5mm)
  • stereo microphone jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.640.56
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2463
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)55
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2328
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)55
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2225
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.19
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.11
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Startup time (s)1.52.9
Play -> record time (s)11.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220370
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)200310
Battery life, video (minutes)30-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony)
  • free downloads of image data converter (win only)
  • playmemories home
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system, larger 0.78x EVF, internal 4K recording, S-Gamut3



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