Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W370

Here, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W370, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W370 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was introduced 8 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX100 VI matches up against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VI provides 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) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI against the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and W370.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.