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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively close but the RX100 VI (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VI was brought out 5 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX100 VI grades vs the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony WX300

 RX100 VI WX300 
RevealedJune 2018February 2013Fresher by 65 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony RX100 VI

 WX300 RX100 VI 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX300

 RX100 VI WX300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VI has outer 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the WX300.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and WX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger RX100 VI provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
77
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-06-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 315 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,198 $330