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Sony RX1 vs Sony W610

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony RX1 and Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W610 (14MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1 was revealed 14 months later than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the RX1 matches up against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W610

 RX1 W610 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 14 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony RX1

 W610 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W610

 RX1 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 comes with 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX1 and the W610.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and W610 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W610.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger RX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
53
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (270 shots)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 gr (1.06 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,798 $200