Sony RX1 vs Sony W610
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W610
RX1 | W610 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 14 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony RX1
W610 | RX1 |
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Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W610
RX1 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sony RX1 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |