Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony RX100 VII and Sony WX500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar but the RX100 VII (1") and WX500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VII was revealed 4 years later than the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RX100 VII grades against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VII comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VII and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VII against the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and WX500 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and WX500.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VII will have a benefit in sensor innovation.