• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 168.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-WX10 advantages over Sony RX100 VA

  • More telephoto lens reach
    168 mm vs 70 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 41 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    162g vs 299g
    Lighter weight

Sony RX100 VA advantages over Sony DSC-WX10

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Newer
    6 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    23.9 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    233 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Fast shutter lag; Full HD movie recording; 7x optical zoom; Good battery life; 10 fps burst mode; Good print quality.

  • Confusing shooting modes; Soft corners at wide angle; Image noise even at lowest ISO; Cramped controls; LCD difficult to see in bright sunlight.

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX5

Sony DSC-WX10
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
Sony RX100 VA
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX90

Sony DSC-WX10
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video
Sony RX100 VA
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony DSC-WX10
Samsung MV900F
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
Sony RX100 VA
Samsung MV900F
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Sony DSC-WX10
Sony RX100 V
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony RX100 VA
Sony RX100 V
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $998
  • 1 inch

Compared to Sony ZV-1

Sony DSC-WX10
Sony ZV-1
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $800
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony RX100 VA
Sony ZV-1
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash
  • $800
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
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