Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX300

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.