Decision tools · Compare

A1 vs RX1R

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the RX1R is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·11 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

Price buttons are affiliate links — GearFrame may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects a score. Learn more

Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025RX1RSony · 2013
Price £909£427 usedBest
Sensor —24.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 55.0MPBest24.3MP
Video —Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus —25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection
Stabilisation —Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS
Burst Rate —5fps (2.5fps with AF-S per frame)
Battery Life —~220 shots (CIPA)
Weight —482g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —Optional EVF (FDA-EV1MK) or optical finder
Screen —3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2
Memory Cards —Single SD / Memory Stick slot
Connectivity —Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Multi Interface Shoe
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
RX1R
Portrait
—
4.0/10
Street
—
6.6/10
Travel
—
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.5/10
Documentary
—
3.9/10
Landscape
—
4.3/10
Casual
—
3.4/10
Food
—
4.2/10
Macro
—
3.1/10
Architecture
—
4.1/10
Astrophotography
—
4.7/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

Next
More comparisons with A1
Camera family history