Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX1

Below, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 VII and Sony WX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was launched 10 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the RX100 VII matches up against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VII features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VII and Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VII versus the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and WX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.