Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50 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
- Introduced July 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX50, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RX100 VA was brought out 6 years after the WX50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX100 VA scores vs the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX50
RX100 VA | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | January 2012 | More modern by 79 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony RX100 VA
WX50 | RX100 VA |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX50
RX100 VA | WX50 | |||
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Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VA offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VA versus the WX50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and WX50.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-07-13 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 315 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 24.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 117 gr (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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $998 | $250 |