Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W530

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony W530, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The RX100 VI was introduced 7 years after the W530 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 VI scores against the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI versus the W530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and W530.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI provides an edge in sensor technology.