Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
- Renewed by Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX1R was brought out 6 months after the WX80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the RX1R grades versus the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony WX80
RX1R | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony RX1R
WX80 | RX1R |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony WX80
RX1R | WX80 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R comes with outer dimensions 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R against the WX80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and WX80 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and WX80.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX1R due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-26 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 gr (1.06 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
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 score | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2537 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $2,798 | $276 |