Sony RX1 vs Sony WX220
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced February 2014
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Following is a thorough overview of the Sony RX1 and Sony WX220, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe RX1 was introduced 11 months prior to the WX220 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX1 matches up vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony WX220
| RX1 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony RX1
| WX220 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony WX220
| RX1 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider 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) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX1 vs the WX220.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and WX220 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and WX220.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged RX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-02-19 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 93 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2534 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 shots | 210 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $2,798 | $198 |