Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX30

The following is a complete analysis of the Sony RX100 III and Sony WX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and WX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 III was launched 2 years after the WX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the RX100 III grades vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 III has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 III vs the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 III and WX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer RX100 III should have a benefit in sensor technology.