Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX30

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony WX30, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and WX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 6 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX10 IV matches up against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX10 IV has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RX10 IV versus the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 IV and WX30 is 52 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and WX30.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX10 IV using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.