Sony Alpha a7R III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Alpha a7R III: 2017 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II: 2015
- Weight: Sony Alpha a7R III: 657 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II: 507 g
- Max. video mode: Sony Alpha a7R III: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II: 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/30p/24p)
- Battery: Sony Alpha a7R III: NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II: Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
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| Specification | Sony Alpha a7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha a7R III | Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
| Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm | 113.3 x 65.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Weight | 657 g | 507 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 7976 x 5317 | 7976 x 5317 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| Effective megapixels | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 7952 x 5304 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-32000 (expandable to 50-102400) | Auto, 100-25600 (expandable to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,440,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS PRO Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f2 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f2 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 35 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 1x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | — | 24 cm |
| Macro focus range | — | 14 cm |