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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX70

 RX100 VA WX70 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2012More modern by 79 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony RX100 VA

 WX70 RX100 VA 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX70

 RX100 VA WX70 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (299g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (220 per charge)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
71
lighter than average (114g)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
66
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
81
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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