Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX80

Let's look closer at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony WX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was launched 3 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 V matches up versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 V features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 V versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 V versus the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and WX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 V because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent RX100 V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.