Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and WX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was manufactured 7 months later than the WX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX1R II grades vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R II offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R II vs the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and WX500 is 78 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and WX500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R II will provide more detail due to its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern RX1R II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.