Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX10 III (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX10 III (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 III was launched 6 years after the WX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the RX10 III matches up against the WX1 with regards to 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-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX10 III offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 III vs the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 III and WX1 is 53 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 III and WX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 III will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher RX10 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.