Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony WX300
RX10 | WX300 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1290k | 460k | Sharper screen (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony RX10
WX300 | RX10 |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 and Sony WX300
RX10 | WX300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |