Sony RX1R vs Sony W370

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony RX1R versus Sony W370, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W370 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R was launched 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX1R grades versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RX1R versus the W370.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and W370 is 79 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and W370.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern RX1R should have an advantage in sensor innovation.