Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX50

The following is a complete assessment of the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and WX50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VII was unveiled 7 years after the WX50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 VII scores against the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VII has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VII vs the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VII and WX50 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and WX50.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.