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S1R vs Sony FX2

Quick take: The S1R has the highest resolution at 47MP.

16 specs side by side·15 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.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

S1R — High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography: A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

Who should buy what
S1R (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification S1RLumix · 2019Sony FX2Sony · 2025
Price £2,499Best£2,499Best
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 47.3MPBest33.0MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjectsHybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stopsDynamic Active IBIS
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE10fpsBest
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA)600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest
Weight 898g (body only)679g (body only)Best
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs availableOptional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tiltingFully articulating touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsSlot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacksUSB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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
S1R
Sony FX2
Portrait
6.9/10
7.0/10
Street
4.8/10
5.3/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.0/10
Documentary
6.0/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
6.4/10
Landscape
7.2/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
6.6/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.1/10
Food
6.7/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.7/10
5.4/10
Architecture
7.5/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
6.6/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.0/10

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 →

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