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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W320, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VI was introduced 8 years after the W320 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the RX100 VI grades vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony W320

 RX100 VI W320 
AnnouncedJune 2018January 2010Newer by 103 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony RX100 VI

 W320 RX100 VI 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W320

 RX100 VI W320 

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI features exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the RX100 VI and the W320.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and W320 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and W320.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger RX100 VI will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
Street photography with Sony W320
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (301g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (240 shots)
26
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
low battery (240 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
65
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (240 per charge)
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
77
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-06-05 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,198 $269