Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX70

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and WX70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 V was revealed 4 years after the WX70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 V scores against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 V versus the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and WX70.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher RX100 V is going to have an edge in sensor technology.