Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX50

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony RX100 II versus Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the RX100 II (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 II was unveiled 18 months after the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the RX100 II matches up vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony RX100 II versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 II and the WX50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and WX50.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern RX100 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.