Sony RX1R vs Sony W220

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.