Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX500

Below, we are comparing the Sony RX100 III versus Sony WX500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the RX100 III (1") and WX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 III was introduced 11 months before the WX500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX100 III scores against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 III versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 III vs the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 III and WX500.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged RX100 III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.