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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched February 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The RX1 was unveiled at a similar time to the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX1 scores versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony WX300

 RX1 WX300 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony RX1

 WX300 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony WX300

 RX1 WX300 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 offers physical 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) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RX1 against the WX300.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and WX300 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and WX300.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX1 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
81
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
53
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
62
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-19 2013-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 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 speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 gr (1.06 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,798 $330