Sony RX1R II vs Sony W610

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Sony RX1R II and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.