Sony RX1R II vs Sony W220

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony RX1R II versus Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was revealed 6 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RX1R II scores vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II has external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Sony RX1R II versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX1R II and the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and W220 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and W220.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern RX1R II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.