Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX150, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was launched 5 years after the WX150 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RX10 IV scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the RX10 IV and the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and WX150 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and WX150.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.