Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX500

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close but the RX100 VA (1") and WX500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was manufactured 3 years later than the WX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX100 VA scores versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VA and the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and WX500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.