Sony RX1R vs Sony W310

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX1R vs Sony W310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W310 (12MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was announced 3 years after the W310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX1R grades vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R features external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R vs Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1R against the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and W310 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and W310.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R will resolve greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RX1R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.