Sony RX1 vs Sony WX70

The following is a complete assessment of the Sony RX1 vs Sony WX70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The RX1 was brought out 13 months after the WX70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX1 scores against the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1 offers exterior measurements 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX1 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RX1 compared to the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and WX70 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and WX70.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer RX1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.