Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX1

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 8 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX10 IV matches up vs the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 IV and the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and WX1 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and WX1.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX10 IV using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer RX10 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.