Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX300

Lets look closer at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar but the RX100 VA (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The RX100 VA was released 5 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the RX100 VA scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VA vs the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and WX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.