- RX1R and RX1 have the same image quality and that means having the best of what you can get.
- RX1R visualizes better JPEG images (. Evt, the RX1 by Firmwarupdate catch)
- RX1R shows only in areas more allerextremen moire, can be virtually neglected.
You get an extremely compact and high-quality camera. It is ideal for unobtrusive photography, which works thanks to their enormous freedom from noise even in low light without flash. It takes pictures of the highest quality without any sensation. This is fun. Above all, if you know what formats are otherwise full of monsters. However, you should think carefully about whether you need this camera. Who photographed only fully automatic anyway, will hardly be able to exploit the opportunities. Should make aware you also that you get neither Zoom nor can switch lenses.
Is it worth 3099 euros? I think so. A full-frame SLR lens including a tip of at least 1000 Euro is on the same price level. The RX1R one exchanges a quasi universality against maximum compactness. So it's not a question of price, but the purpose. Competition has RX1R only form of Leica and because you pay quickly three times as much. In this sense the RX1R is even a bargain)
The disadvantages of the RX1 or RX1R as sometimes imperfect AF, lack of charger or extremely expensive accessories, I mention for completeness. I was disturbed them anything yet.
The AF is reliable given enough light and fast enough. Even in the dark I find him better than let so suspect some reports. Charger including two acceptable battery you get for 30 euros, a lens hood can be found for fairly acceptable 70 Euros. A searcher I do not need as eyeglass wearers. I also find that the size advantage over an SLR through the viewfinder clearly waning.
Me really bothers only the lack of WiFi connectivity. Since Sony could make improvements in RX1R.
RX1R or RX1? The latter one gets much cheaper and who ohnenhin RAW preferred can save without hesitation. JPEG photographers are however visible better served with the RX1R, at least until there is a firmware update for the RX1.
