Sony RX1R vs Sony W220
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Sony RX1R vs Sony W220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX1R was introduced 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RX1R matches up against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W220
RX1R | W220 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony RX1R
W220 | RX1R |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W220
RX1R | W220 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the RX1R versus the W220.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and W220 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and W220.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-26 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/4000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2537 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $2,798 | $160 |