Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70 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
- Revealed June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony WX70
RX100 VI | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | January 2012 | More recent by 78 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony RX100 VI
WX70 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony WX70
RX100 VI | WX70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-06-05 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 24.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301g (0.66 lbs) | 114g (0.25 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 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 | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,198 | $242 |