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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VA was brought out 9 years after the WX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RX100 VA scores vs the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX1

 RX100 VA WX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2018August 2009More modern by 109 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony RX100 VA

 WX1 RX100 VA 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX1

 RX100 VA WX1 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA provides outside measurements 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VA vs the WX1.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and WX1.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will provide more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VA will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
66
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (149g)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
66
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
81
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
doesn't have mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-07-13 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 24.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $149