Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W610

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W610, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W610 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The RX100 VI was introduced 6 years after the W610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the RX100 VI scores against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and W610.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger RX100 VI provides an advantage in sensor tech.