Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be comparing the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and WX5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VA was manufactured 8 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX100 VA scores against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VA offers external 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VA versus the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and WX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.