Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W610

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 VII and Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and W610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VII was introduced 7 years later than the W610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX100 VII matches up against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and W610.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.