Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.