Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and WX70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was announced 6 years after the WX70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX100 VA grades against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA provides outside measurements 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RX100 VA versus the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA will have an edge in sensor technology.