Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony WX500
RX100 VII | WX500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | April 2015 | More recent by 53 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony RX100 VII
WX500 | RX100 VII |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony WX500
RX100 VII | WX500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same display resolution |
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-07-25 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 418 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 360 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,298 | $348 |