Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70

On this page, we are comparing the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and WX70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was launched 6 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RX100 VI matches up versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VI has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VI vs the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and WX70.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 VI is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.