Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX300

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 IV (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 IV was launched 2 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the RX100 IV scores against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 IV has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 IV compared to the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer RX100 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.