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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX1R II and Sony W370, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W370 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was brought out 5 years after the W370 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX1R II matches up versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony W370

 RX1R II W370 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2010Newer by 71 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony RX1R II

 W370 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony W370

 RX1R II W370 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RX1R II versus the W370.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and W370 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and W370.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R II will deliver extra detail having its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
73
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
63
high megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
59
high megapixels (42MP)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
heavier than others in class (507g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
Landscape photography with Sony W370
68
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
Vlogging with Sony W370
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-13 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 14cm -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $3,300 $230