Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was released 8 years after the W310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RX100 VI grades against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VI against the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and W310 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and W310.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI should have a benefit in sensor technology.