Sony RX1R vs Sony W320

Below, we are looking at the Sony RX1R vs Sony W320, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W320 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R was launched 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX1R scores vs the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1R enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R versus the W320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and W320 is 79 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and W320.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern RX1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.