Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX300

Following is a complete analysis of the Sony RX100 II and Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close but the RX100 II (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 II was launched 5 months after the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 II grades vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II has physical 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 II against the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and WX300.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 II will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.