Sony RX100 vs Sony W530

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 and Sony W530, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the RX100 (1") and W530 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 was released 20 months after the W530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RX100 scores versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 has outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 against the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and W530.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern RX100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.