Sony RX100 V vs Sony W530

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony RX100 V vs Sony W530, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the RX100 V (1") and W530 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The RX100 V was brought out 5 years later than the W530 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the RX100 V grades versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V enjoys exterior dimensions 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 V vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 V versus the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and W530.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 V will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger RX100 V provides a benefit in sensor technology.