Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150

Following is a extended review of the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar but the RX100 VA (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VA was brought out 6 years after the WX150 which is quite a serious 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 WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX100 VA scores vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VA versus the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and WX150.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA will have a benefit in sensor innovation.