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Sony RX1R vs Sony W320

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W320

 RX1R W320 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony RX1R

 W320 RX1R 

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W320

 RX1R W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R
Street photography with Sony W320
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1R
Sports photography with Sony W320
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 482g (1.06 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,798 $269