Sony RX1R vs Sony W610
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
- Renewed by Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony RX1R vs Sony W610 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W610
RX1R | W610 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony RX1R
W610 | RX1R |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W610
RX1R | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Sony RX1R vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-26 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482g (1.06 lb) | 113g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2537 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,798 | $200 |