Sony RX10 III vs Sony W320

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony RX10 III vs Sony W320, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX10 III (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the RX10 III (1") and W320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 III was announced 6 years after the W320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX10 III matches up vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 III features physical dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RX10 III compared to the W320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 III and W320 is 53 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 III and W320.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern RX10 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.