Sony RX1R vs Sony WX70

Below is a extended overview of the Sony RX1R and Sony WX70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was introduced 18 months later than the WX70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX1R scores versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R enjoys 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) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R and Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R and the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and WX70 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and WX70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger RX1R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.