Sony RX1R II vs Sony W550

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony RX1R II vs Sony W550, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W550 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W550 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was unveiled 4 years after the W550 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the RX1R II grades versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II has exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the RX1R II against the W550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and W550 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and W550.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will show greater detail having an extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer RX1R II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.