Sony RX1 vs Sony W830

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony RX1 versus Sony W830, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and W830 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1 was announced 10 months earlier than the W830 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX1 scores against the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 features external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX1 compared to the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and W830 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and W830.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1 will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.