Sony RX1 vs Sony W550

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony RX1 vs Sony W550, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W550 (14MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was manufactured 20 months after the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX1 grades vs the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RX1 against the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and W550 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and W550.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern RX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.