Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX10

Below is a thorough assessment of the Sony RX100 IV and Sony WX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 IV was manufactured 4 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RX100 IV scores against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 IV has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 IV and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 IV vs the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and WX10.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 IV because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.