Sony RX1R vs Sony WX80

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.