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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony RX1R versus Sony WX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was revealed 24 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the RX1R matches up vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony WX30

 RX1R WX30 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony RX1R

 WX30 RX1R 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony WX30

 RX1R WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R and the WX30.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and WX30 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and WX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer RX1R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R
Street photography with Sony WX30
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
53
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
62
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 per charge)
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R
Vlogging with Sony WX30
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-26 2011-07-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482 grams (1.06 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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 Single Single
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