Sony RX1 vs Sony W730

Below, we will be matching up the Sony RX1 and Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W730 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1 was announced 2 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX1 grades versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX1 and Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the RX1 versus the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and W730 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W730.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.