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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony RX1R II and Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W610 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R II was brought out 3 years later than the W610 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RX1R II grades versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony W610

 RX1R II W610 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2012More recent by 46 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony RX1R II

 W610 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony W610

 RX1R II W610 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the RX1R II and the W610.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and W610 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and W610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will give you greater detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern RX1R II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (507 grams)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
63
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 shots)
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
59
MP count amazing (42MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
more heavy than average (507g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (507 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-13 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 14cm 4cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $3,300 $200