Updated (March, 2013): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Sony NEX-7n

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

100

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Sony NEX-7

57

Sony NEX-7
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
93.0
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
True resolution
 High true resolution
24 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
25,600 ISO
 

Reasons to buy the Sony NEX-7

True resolution
 High true resolution
24 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-RX1
Sensor size Much larger sensor Full frame 35.8x23.8mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
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 Around 2.5x larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO 2,534 ISO vs 1,016 ISO
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 The DSC-RX1 has excellent image quality 1.3 f-stops higher ISO than the NEX-7
Overall image quality Better image quality 93.0 vs 81.0
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 More than 10% better image quality
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 921k dots
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 More than 30% higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 16,000 ISO
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 The DSC-RX1's maximum light sensitivity is 0.7 f-stops better
Dynamic range More dynamic range 14.3 EV vs 13.4 EV
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 0.9 f-stops more dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 25.1 bits vs 24.1 bits
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 Distinguishes 1 more bits of color
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay 1100 ms vs 1200 ms
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 Around 10% less delay when turning on
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-7
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Size Smaller 111x59x38 mm vs 113x65x70 mm
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 2.1x smaller
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 5 fps
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 2x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 2.8"
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 Around 50% thinner
Battery life Longer battery life 430 shots vs 330 shots
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 More than 30% more shots per battery charge
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Weight Lighter 350 g vs 498 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $948.00 vs $2,779.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,832 cheaper (2.9x less)
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 223 ms vs 271 ms
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 Around 20% less delay when taking photos
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
100 vs 57
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Sony NEX-7 Sony NEX-7
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
True resolution Capture extremely high resolution images Help
24 MP
Overall image quality Good image quality Help
DSC-RX1:93.0
NEX-7:81.0
External mic jack You can plug a microphone into both of these Help
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
DSC-RX1:1,229k dots
NEX-7:921k dots
Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
For that film look
Sensor size Large sensors Help
DSC-RX1:Full frame 35.8x23.8mm
NEX-7:APS-C 23.5x15.6mm
Light sensitivity Very good maximum light sensitivity Help
DSC-RX1:25,600 ISO
NEX-7:16,000 ISO
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
DSC-RX1:14.3 EV
NEX-7:13.4 EV
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Color depth Good color depth Help
DSC-RX1:25.1 bits
NEX-7:24.1 bits
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Alpha NEX-6

Sony Alpha NEX-6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$648 body only

$798 with 16-50mm lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Autofocus Focuses automatically
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
True resolution Takes significantly lower resolution photos
Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the NEX-7
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the NEX-7
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 with 18-55mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare the NEX-5N vs the NEX-7
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$924 - $1,080 body only

$1,024 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the NEX-7
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the NEX-7
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D5200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare the D5200 vs the NEX-7
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D7100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Compare the D7100 vs the NEX-7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$7,000 body only
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the M9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Nikon D600

Nikon D600

Pro DSLR

$1,997 body only

$2,397 with 24-85mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Significantly larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the D600 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,797 body only

$3,187 with 70-300mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Much larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the D800 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,250 - $3,299 body only

$3,800 - $3,899 with 24-105mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Significantly larger
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Sony NEX-7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Touch screen Has a touch screen
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the NEX-5R vs the NEX-7
Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the EOS M vs the NEX-7
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$799 - $1,000 body only

$1,199 with 18-55mm lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the X-E1 vs the NEX-7

appearance

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Sony NEX-7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony NEX-7

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