Sony RX1 vs Sony W230

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony RX1 versus Sony W230, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W230 (12MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was launched 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RX1 grades vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RX1 and the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W230 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W230.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.