Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX1

Let's take a closer look at the Sony RX100 V and Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX100 V (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 V was announced 7 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX100 V scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 V has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 V vs the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and WX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 V with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger RX100 V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.