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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony RX1 and Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The RX1 was released 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX1 grades against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony WX1

 RX1 WX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2009Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony RX1

 WX1 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony WX1

 RX1 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 provides exterior 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX1 versus the WX1.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and WX1 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and WX1.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher RX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1
Street photography with Sony WX1
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1
Vlogging with Sony WX1
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-02-19 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 grams (1.06 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,798 $149