Sony RX1R vs Sony W550

In this article, we are comparing the Sony RX1R versus Sony W550, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W550 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W550 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was announced 24 months later than the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX1R matches up vs the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R features exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX1R compared to the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and W550 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and W550.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer RX1R provides a benefit in sensor innovation.