Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX70
RX100 VA | WX70 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | January 2012 | More modern by 79 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony RX100 VA
WX70 | RX100 VA | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX70
RX100 VA | WX70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-07-13 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 24.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $998 | $242 |