Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX350

Here, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the RX100 VA (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VA was released 4 years after the WX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the RX100 VA scores vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA vs the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and WX350.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.