Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 IV and Sony WX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the RX100 IV (1") and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 IV was brought out 2 months later than the WX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the RX100 IV scores against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Sony RX100 IV and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RX100 IV versus the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and WX500.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.