Sony RX1 vs Sony W510

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony RX1 vs Sony W510, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W510 (12MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The RX1 was released 2 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX1 scores vs the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the RX1 vs the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W510 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W510.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher RX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.