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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony RX1R II and Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was launched 5 years later than the W330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX1R II scores vs the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony W330

 RX1R II W330 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2010More recent by 71 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony RX1R II

 W330 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony W330

 RX1R II W330 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R II and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R II against the W330.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and W330 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and W330.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
great resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R II
Street photography with Sony W330
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
Sports photography with Sony W330
63
great resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
59
great resolution (42 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
great resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-10-13 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 14cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $3,300 $170