Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX220

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched but the RX100 IV (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 IV was manufactured 17 months later than the WX220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX100 IV matches up vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 IV has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 IV against the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and WX220.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 IV due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern RX100 IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.