Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.