Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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 October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W320, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the RX100 V (1") and W320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The RX100 V was brought out 6 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the RX100 V scores vs the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony W320
RX100 V | W320 | |||
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Released | October 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 83 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony RX100 V
W320 | RX100 V |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony W320
RX100 V | W320 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V features exterior 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 V compared to the W320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and W320.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer RX100 V will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W320 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-10-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $998 | $269 |