Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530

Below is a complete review of the Sony RX1R II and Sony W530, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W530 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was brought out 4 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX1R II matches up vs the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RX1R II versus the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and W530 is 78 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and W530.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.