Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W320

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony W320, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was released 8 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX100 VA grades vs the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VA and the W320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and W320.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VA is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.