Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX150

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the RX100 IV (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was manufactured 3 years after the WX150 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RX100 IV scores versus the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 IV offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 IV versus the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and WX150.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern RX100 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.