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Sony RX1R vs Sony W620

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Sony RX1R versus Sony W620, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W620 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R was announced 18 months after the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the RX1R matches up against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W620

 RX1R W620 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony RX1R

 W620 RX1R 

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W620

 RX1R W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX1R versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the RX1R vs the W620.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and W620 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and W620.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1R will show more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX1R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1R
Travel photography with Sony W620
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (270 shots)
more heavy than average (482g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
66
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-26 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Cost at release $2,798 $102