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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Updated by Sony RX10 II
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar but the RX10 (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 was unveiled 14 months after the WX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX10 matches up versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony WX300

 RX10 WX300 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2013More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1290k460kSharper screen (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony RX10

 WX300 RX10 

Common features in the Sony RX10 and Sony WX300

 RX10 WX300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 has external dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RX10 and the WX300.

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 and WX300 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and WX300.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent RX10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
70
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX10
Sports photography with Sony WX300
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
58
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-03-20 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,290k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology WhiteMagic -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.20 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 813g (1.79 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 474 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $698 $330