Sony RX1 vs Sony W570

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony RX1 and Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W570 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was introduced 2 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX1 scores versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 has outside 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) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX1 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX1 compared to the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W570 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W570.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.