Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX5

Lets take a closer look at the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was manufactured 5 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX1R II grades against the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R II has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R II vs the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and WX5 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and WX5.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will render greater detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger RX1R II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.