Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX50

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.