Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 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
- Launched June 2013
- New Model is Sony RX1R II
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony WX220
RX1R | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony RX1R
WX220 | RX1R | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony WX220
RX1R | WX220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Compare the Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and WX220 is 79 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |