Sony RX1 vs Sony W370

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony RX1 versus Sony W370, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W370 (14MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The RX1 was revealed 3 years after the W370 which is quite a big 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 W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX1 scores versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the RX1 compared to the W370.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W370 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W370.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher RX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.