Sony RX1 vs Sony W610

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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.

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

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.