Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX10

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony WX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 V was manufactured 5 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX100 V scores vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 V versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 V versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and WX10.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 V will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.