Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500 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
- Revealed February 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony RX1 and Sony WX500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RX1 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX1 scores versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony WX500
RX1 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony RX1
WX500 | RX1 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | February 2013 | More modern by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony WX500
RX1 | WX500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Sony RX1 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1 compared to the WX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and WX500 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and WX500.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will give more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged RX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
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 surface area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | - |
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (1.06 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $2,798 | $348 |