Sony RX1R vs Sony WX220

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.

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.

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.

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.