Sony RX1R II vs Sony W810

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony RX1R II versus Sony W810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and W810 (20MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R II was revealed 22 months after the W810 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX1R II grades versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R II vs the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and W810 is 78 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R II and W810.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX1R II will show more detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger RX1R II will have an advantage in sensor technology.