Sony RX1 vs Sony WX30

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony RX1 vs Sony WX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The RX1 was launched 20 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the RX1 scores versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 features 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1 versus the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and WX30 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and WX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher RX1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.