Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX5

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 III versus Sony WX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the RX100 III (1") and WX5 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The RX100 III was released 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 III grades vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 III compared to the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and WX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher RX100 III provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.