Sony RX1R vs Sony W650

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony RX1R versus Sony W650, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W650 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R was brought out 18 months later than the W650 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX1R matches up versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R features outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1R versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX1R versus the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and W650 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and W650.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern RX1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.