Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W320

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.