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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(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
  • Launched June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R was manufactured 7 months prior to the WX220 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX1R matches up against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony WX220

 RX1R WX220 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony RX1R

 WX220 RX1R 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony WX220

 RX1R WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX1R has outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the RX1R against the WX220.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and WX220 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and WX220.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1R because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older RX1R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
82
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
37
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
53
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
66
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-26 2014-02-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Type 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $2,798 $198