Sony RX100 vs Sony WX1

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 vs Sony WX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the RX100 (1") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 was released 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RX100 matches up against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 and the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and WX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer RX100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.