Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX70

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX70, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and WX70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 IV was revealed 5 years after the WX70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX10 IV matches up vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 IV versus the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and WX70 is 52 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and WX70.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.