Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 VI was unveiled 6 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 VI grades against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony WX50
RX100 VI | WX50 | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | January 2012 | More recent by 78 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Clearer display (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony RX100 VI
WX50 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX50
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI against the WX50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and WX50 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and WX50.
All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-06-05 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 315 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 24.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301 grams (0.66 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,198 | $250 |