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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony W530

 RX1R II W530 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2011More recent by 59 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony RX1R II

 W530 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony W530

 RX1R II W530 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
high MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R II
Street photography with Sony W530
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
63
high MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
26
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
59
high MP (42 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
high MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2015-10-13 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 14cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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