Sony RX1 vs Sony W710

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony RX1 vs Sony W710, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W710 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1 was brought out 2 months later than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the RX1 scores vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 enjoys outside 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX1 vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RX1 versus the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and W710 is 79 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and W710.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.