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Sony RX1R vs Sony W370

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W370

 RX1R W370 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony RX1R

 W370 RX1R 

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W370

 RX1R W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1R
Travel photography with Sony W370
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (270 shots)
heavier than average (482g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
Landscape photography with Sony W370
66
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-26 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
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 area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 gr (1.06 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,798 $230