Sony RX1R vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony RX1R and Sony W610, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W610 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R was launched 18 months after the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX1R grades vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony RX1R and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the RX1R and the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and W610 is 79 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and W610.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX1R will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent RX1R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.