Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX10

Here, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony WX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was announced 7 years after the WX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the RX100 VI grades against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VI and the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and WX10 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and WX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger RX100 VI will have a benefit in sensor tech.