Sony Alpha 7 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Alpha 7: 2013 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1: 2012
- Weight: Sony Alpha 7: 474 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1: 482 g
- Battery: Sony Alpha 7: NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1: Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Sony Alpha 7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Alpha 7 | Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm | 113 x 65 x 70 mm |
| Weight | 474 g | 482 g |
| Image | ||
| ISO | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 1,229,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery | Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f2.0 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f2 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 35 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 1x |
| Normal focus range | — | 25 cm |