Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX500

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.