Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close but the RX10 III (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 III was brought out 3 years after the WX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX10 III grades against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 III offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RX10 III compared to the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 III and WX300 is 53 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 III and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX10 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.