Sony RX1R vs Sony W710
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
Sony RX1R vs Sony W710 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony RX1R versus Sony W710, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and W710 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RX1R was introduced 6 months after the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX1R grades vs the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W710
RX1R | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony RX1R
W710 | RX1R | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W710
RX1R | W710 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony RX1R vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX1R provides physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX1R versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R versus the W710.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and W710 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and W710.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R will offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-26 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 482 grams (1.06 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $2,798 | $90 |