Sony RX1 vs Sony W330

Below is a extended overview of the Sony RX1 versus Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was introduced 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX1 matches up vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 features physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1 versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1 and the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and W330 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and W330.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1 will give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent RX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.