Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX350

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 VI (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The RX100 VI was brought out 4 years after the WX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RX100 VI scores against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VI vs the WX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and WX350.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer RX100 VI will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.