Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX220

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty similar but the RX100 VA (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was brought out 4 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 VA matches up against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA enjoys outside measurements 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA against the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and WX220.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA provides an edge in sensor innovation.