Sony WX1 vs Sony WX10

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony WX1 versus Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and WX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WX1 was announced 17 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WX1 scores against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX1 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony WX1 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Sony WX1 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WX1 against the WX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX1 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX1 and WX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX10 will deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older WX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.