Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX80

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.

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.

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.

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.