Sony RX100 II vs Sony W530

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W530, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the RX100 II (1") and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 II was introduced 2 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 II grades versus the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 II and the W530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer RX100 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.