Sony A7R II vs Sony WX1

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A7R II vs Sony WX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R II was manufactured 5 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A7R II scores versus the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R II has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A7R II versus the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R II and WX1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and WX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7R II will provide greater detail due to its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A7R II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.