Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W370

Here, we are looking at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W370, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and W370 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The RX100 VA was released 8 years after the W370 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX100 VA scores vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VA vs the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and W370.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.