Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced June 2018
- Superseded the Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar but the RX100 VI (1") and WX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 VI was launched 3 years later than the WX500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 VI matches up against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony WX500
RX100 VI | WX500 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | April 2015 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony RX100 VI
WX500 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX500
RX100 VI | WX500 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VI against the WX500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and WX500 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and WX500.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-06-05 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 24.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,198 | $348 |