Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Sony RX10 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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

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.