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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony RX100 II versus Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX100 II (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 II was launched 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RX100 II matches up versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony WX1

 RX100 II WX1 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony RX100 II

 WX1 RX100 II 

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony WX1

 RX100 II WX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 II vs the WX1.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and WX1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent RX100 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (350 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
80
great battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
74
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-27 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 281 gr (0.62 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $598 $149