Sony RX1R vs Sony W330

Let's take a closer look at the Sony RX1R versus Sony W330, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W330 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The RX1R was brought out 3 years after the W330 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX1R grades versus the W330 when considering 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-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R features exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1R versus Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1R against the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and W330 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and W330.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger RX1R should have an edge in sensor tech.