Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony WX150, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close but the RX100 VII (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VII was unveiled 7 years after the WX150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX100 VII grades against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VII provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VII and the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VII and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and WX150.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.