Sony RX1 vs Sony W220

Below is a complete overview of the Sony RX1 versus Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was brought out 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX1 matches up versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX1 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX1 vs the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W220 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and W220.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer RX1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.