Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX220

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony RX1R II versus Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was brought out 21 months later than the WX220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX1R II grades against the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II offers outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony RX1R II versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R II against the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and WX220 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and WX220.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will give you greater detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.