Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX50

Here, we will be matching up the Sony RX100 V and Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 V was released 4 years after the WX50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 V scores vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 V has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 V against the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and WX50.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger RX100 V will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.