Sony RX100 IV vs Sony WX80

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 IV and Sony WX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 IV was launched 2 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 IV matches up vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the RX100 IV versus the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 IV and WX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 IV due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 IV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.