Sony RX1R II vs Sony W800

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony RX1R II vs Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W800 (20MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R II was introduced 21 months after the W800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the RX1R II scores vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II has got 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) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX1R II vs Sony W800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the RX1R II versus the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and W800 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and W800.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II provides an edge in sensor technology.