Sony RX1R II vs Sony W730

Below, we are analyzing the Sony RX1R II versus Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W730 (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W730 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was released 2 years later than the W730 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX1R II matches up vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R II comes with outer 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX1R II versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R II against the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and W730 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and W730.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.