Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony WX80
RX1R II | WX80 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony RX1R II
WX80 | RX1R II |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX80
RX1R II | WX80 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and WX80 is 78 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |