Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX10
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Released June 2013
- Older Model is Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 II versus Sony WX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the RX100 II (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe RX100 II was announced 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 II scores against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony WX10
RX100 II | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony RX100 II
WX10 | RX100 II |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony WX10
RX100 II | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX100 II versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 II compared to the WX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and WX10.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 II will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-27 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 281g (0.62 lb) | 161g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BG1 |
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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $598 | $200 |