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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was launched 2 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX1R II grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony WX80

 RX1R II WX80 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2013Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony RX1R II

 WX80 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX80

 RX1R II WX80 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II offers external 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R II compared to the WX80.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and WX80 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R II and WX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX1R II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (124g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
63
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
59
fantastic MP (42MP)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (124g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-13 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 14cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 507g (1.12 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $3,300 $276