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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R II was manufactured 4 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RX1R II grades against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony WX10

 RX1R II WX10 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2011More recent by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony RX1R II

 WX10 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX10

 RX1R II WX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II provides outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R II and the WX10.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and WX10 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and WX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1R II will result in greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
Sports photography with Sony WX10
63
MP count great (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
59
MP count great (42MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
more heavy than competition (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography info
Sony WX10 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count great (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
Vlogging with Sony WX10
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-13 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 42MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 14cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $3,300 $200