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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was revealed 8 years after the WX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the RX100 VI grades versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony WX1

 RX100 VI WX1 
LaunchedJune 2018August 2009More modern by 108 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony RX100 VI

 WX1 RX100 VI 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX1

 RX100 VI WX1 

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VI against the WX1.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and WX1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
66
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
Street photography with Sony WX1
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (240 CIPA)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
low battery life (240 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
65
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (240 shots)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
77
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-06-05 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 24.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Microphone 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 grams (0.66 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,198 $149