Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30 Overview
Let's look closer at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and WX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe RX100 VA was unveiled 7 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the RX100 VA matches up against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX30
RX100 VA | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | July 2011 | Fresher by 85 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony RX100 VA
WX30 | RX100 VA | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX30
RX100 VA | WX30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about 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") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VA and the WX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and WX30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-07-13 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.66 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $998 | $259 |