Sony RX1R vs Sony W290

Following is a in depth review of the Sony RX1R vs Sony W290, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W290 (12MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R was launched 4 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the RX1R matches up vs the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R provides physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1R compared to the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and W290 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and W290.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX1R due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher RX1R will have a benefit in sensor tech.