Nikon D800E
Full Frame DSLR Camera
 vs Sony RX1
Full Frame DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D800E

Best price $2,700
  • 309% more battery life 900 shots vs 220 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 36.3 MP vs 24.3 MP
  • Interchangeable lenses RX1 does not have lens options
  • Has GPS location tagging RX1 does not have GPS
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities RX1 does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Nikon D800E

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Best price
$2,798
  • Weighs a lot less than the D800E 17 oz vs 31.7 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 32 in³ vs 88 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 921k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 102,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Newer camera December 2012 vs March 2012
  • Better built-in flash range 71′ vs 39′
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has panorama image capture D800E does not have panorama
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

What the Nikon D800E and Sony RX1 have in common

  • Similar street prices $2,700 vs $2,798
  • Similar image sensor size 862 in² vs 864 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.2″ vs 3.0″
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • external microphone jack
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Nikon D800E and the Sony RX1

  • No 3D capture
  • No waterproof housing
  • No flip out viewscreen
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