Sony RX100 vs Sony WX80

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony RX100 versus Sony WX80, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the RX100 (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 was manufactured 4 months before the WX80 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the RX100 matches up vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 against the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and WX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.