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Sony Compact Cameras Comparison - July 2025
| 1 Best Choice  9.7Exceptional | 2  9.5Excellent | 3  9.3Excellent | 4  9.2Excellent | 5  9.1Excellent | 6  9.0Excellent | 7  8.8Very Good |
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ModelSony RX100 VII Premium Compact Camera with 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor (DSCRX100M7) | Model Sony RX100 20.2 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 28-100mm ZEISS zoom lens, 3” LCD | Model Sony DSCWX350 18 MP Digital Camera (Black) | Model Sony RX100 III 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/1-inch Sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Zoom Lens (DSCRX100M3/B), 6in l x 4.65in w x 2.93in h, Black | Model Sony DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) | Model Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black | Model Sony DSC-WX300/B 18.2 MP Digital Camera with 20x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) |
BrandSony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony |
Reviews | Reviews  | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews  |
Features | ||||||
Battery duration 8.9 | Battery duration 8.9 | Battery duration 9.4 | Battery duration 7.0 | Battery duration 8.6 | Battery duration 7.9 | Battery duration 7.7 |
Image quality 9.4 | Image quality 9.9 | Image quality 9.4 | Image quality 8.9 | Image quality 7.9 | Image quality 7.2 | Image quality 7.0 |
Zoom 9.6 | Zoom 9.4 | Zoom 9.3 | Zoom 8.9 | Zoom 8.6 | Zoom 7.9 | Zoom 7.7 |
Image steadying. 9.9 | Image steadying. 9.4 | Image steadying. 8.9 | Image steadying. 8.6 | Image steadying. 8.6 | Image steadying. 7.7 | Image steadying. 7.6 |
Automatic focus 9.3 | Automatic focus 9.4 | Automatic focus 9.1 | Automatic focus 8.6 | Automatic focus 8.6 | Automatic focus 7.7 | Automatic focus 7.6 |
Materials quality 9.3 | Materials quality 9.4 | Materials quality 9.9 | Materials quality 9.1 | Materials quality 8.4 | Materials quality 7.6 | Materials quality 7.4 |
Tech Specs | ||||||
customer reviews4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 562 ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 913 ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1, 178 ratings 4.0 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 623 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2, 043 ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 622 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 363 ratings 3.9 out of 5 stars |
item weight275 Grams | item weight 0.53 Pounds | item weight 4.8 ounces | item weight 0.64 Pounds | item weight 4.32 ounces | item weight 9 ounces | item weight 0.37 Pounds |
hardware interfaceAV Port | hardware interface AV Port | hardware interface AV Port | hardware interface AV Port | hardware interface AV Port | hardware interface - | hardware interface AV Port |
flash modes descriptionAuto Flash On Off Rear Sync Slow Sync | flash modes description Off, Slow sync | flash modes description Fill Flash, Automatic | flash modes description Fill Flash, Automatic | flash modes description Auto, Off, Slow sync | flash modes description - | flash modes description Panorama |
form factorCompact | form factor Compact | form factor Compact | form factor Compact | form factor Ultracompact | form factor - | form factor Compact |
digital zoom4.00 | digital zoom 14 | digital zoom 40 | digital zoom 5.8 | digital zoom 4 | digital zoom - | digital zoom 40 |
self timer duration2 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds | self timer duration 2 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds | self timer duration 2 seconds, 10 seconds | self timer duration 2 seconds, 10 seconds | self timer duration 10 seconds | self timer duration - | self timer duration 10 seconds |
wireless communication technologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless communication technology yes | wireless communication technology Yes | wireless communication technology yes | wireless communication technology Yes | wireless communication technology - | wireless communication technology Yes |
display fixture typeTilting | display fixture type Fixed | display fixture type Fixed | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Fixed | display fixture type - | display fixture type Fixed |
display typeLCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type - | display type LCD |
are batteries includedYes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included No | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included - | are batteries included Yes |
minimum focal length8 Millimeters | minimum focal length 28 Millimeters | minimum focal length 25 Millimeters | minimum focal length 24 Millimeters | minimum focal length 25 Millimeters | minimum focal length - | minimum focal length 25 Millimeters |
video capture format4k | video capture format MPEG-4, AVCHD | video capture format AVCHD | video capture format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | video capture format AVC | video capture format - | video capture format AVCHD |
shooting modesAuto, Program auto, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual exposure, Memory recall, Movie mode, HFR mode, Panorama, Scene selection | shooting modes Portrait, antimotion blur, sports action, pet, gourmet, macro, landscape, sunset, night scene, handheld twilight, night portrait, fireworks and more | shooting modes High-sensitivity, soft snap, soft skin, landscape, night portrait, night scene, handheld twilight, gourmet, beach, snow, fireworks, pet mode, antimotion blur and backlight correction HDR | shooting modes Portrait, sports action, macro, landscape, sunset, night scene, handheld twilight, night portrait, antimotion blur, pet mode, gourmet and more | shooting modes High sensitivity, soft snap, soft skin, landscape, night portrait, night scene, gourmet, beach, snow, fireworks and pet | shooting modes - | shooting modes Panorama |
battery cell compositionLithium Ion | battery cell composition Lithium Ion | battery cell composition Lithium Ion | battery cell composition Lithium Ion | battery cell composition Lithium Ion | battery cell composition - | battery cell composition Lithium Ion |
skill levelProfessional | skill level Professional | skill level Professional | skill level Professional | skill level Novice | skill level - | skill level Professional |
video capture resolution4K UHD 2160p | video capture resolution FHD 1080p | video capture resolution FHD 1080p | video capture resolution FHD 1080p | video capture resolution HD 720p | video capture resolution - | video capture resolution FHD 1080p |
display resolution maximum5472 x 3648 | display resolution maximum 1228800 | display resolution maximum 460000 | display resolution maximum 1228800 | display resolution maximum 230000 | display resolution maximum - | display resolution maximum 460000 |
metering descriptionAverage, Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot | metering description Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | metering description Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | metering description Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | metering description Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | metering description - | metering description Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
photo sensor technologyCMOS | photo sensor technology CMOS | photo sensor technology BSI CMOS | photo sensor technology BSI CMOS | photo sensor technology CCD | photo sensor technology - | photo sensor technology BSI CMOS |
effective still resolution20.1 MP | effective still resolution 20.2 | effective still resolution 20.4 MP | effective still resolution 20.1 MP | effective still resolution 20.1 | effective still resolution - | effective still resolution 18.2 |
screen size3 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 2.7 Inches | screen size - | screen size 3 Inches |
colorBlack | color Black | color Black | color Black | color Black | color - | color Black |
lens typeTelephoto | lens type Zoom | lens type Zoom | lens type zoom | lens type Zoom | lens type - | lens type Zoom |
compatible mountingsZeiss | compatible mountings Zeiss | compatible mountings Sony Alpha | compatible mountings Sony Alpha | compatible mountings Other | compatible mountings - | compatible mountings Sony E |
special featureBIONZ X Image Processor and Front-End LSI Built-In Flash Fast Hybrid AF System with 315 Phase-Detection Points | special feature Face Detection | special feature Belt Loop, Shoulder Strap | special feature Fireworks, Food, Handheld Night, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset | special feature Face Detection | special feature - | special feature Wireless |
rechargeable battery includedYes | rechargeable battery included No | rechargeable battery included No | rechargeable battery included Yes | rechargeable battery included No | rechargeable battery included - | rechargeable battery included No |
flash memory typeSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid | flash memory type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | flash memory type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | flash memory type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | flash memory type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | flash memory type - | flash memory type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
battery weight25 Grams | battery weight 14 Grams | battery weight 29 Grams | battery weight 5 Grams | battery weight 20 Grams | battery weight - | battery weight 1 Grams |
included componentsCamera Body & Accessories | included components Battery NP-BX1, Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Shoulder Strap Adapter, Camera, AC Adapter AC-UD11, Instruction Manual | included components Warranty, Wrist Strap, NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack 3.6V, 1240mAh , Micro USB Cable, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Digital Camera Black , AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/ UB10D, Instruction Manual | included components Warranty, Wrist Strap, AC-UB10 AC Adapter, Micro USB Cable, NP-BX1/M8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack 3.6V, 1240mAh , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Digital Camera, Strap Adapter | included components Ac Adaptor, Wrist Strap, 1-Lithium Ion Battery, Power Cable, W830 Digital Camera, Usb Cable, Instruction Manual | included components - | included components Warranty, Wrist Strap, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Digital Camera Black , AC-UB10 AC Adapter, NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack 3.6V, 1240mAh , Micro USB Cable |
maximum focal length72 Millimeters | maximum focal length 100 Millimeters | maximum focal length 500 Millimeters | maximum focal length 70 Millimeters | maximum focal length 200 Millimeters | maximum focal length - | maximum focal length 500 Millimeters |
battery descriptionLithium Ion | battery description Lithium Ion | battery description NP-BX1 | battery description Lithium Ion | battery description Lithium Ion | battery description - | battery description NP-BX1 |
continuous shooting speed20.00 | continuous shooting speed 10 | continuous shooting speed 10 | continuous shooting speed 10 | continuous shooting speed 1 | continuous shooting speed - | continuous shooting speed 10 |
target genderUnisex | target gender Unisex | target gender Unisex | target gender Unisex | target gender Unisex | target gender - | target gender Unisex |
connectivity technology3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D Micro , USB Micro-B USB 2.0 | connectivity technology USB, HDMI | connectivity technology USB | connectivity technology USB, HDMI, NFC | connectivity technology USB | connectivity technology - | connectivity technology USB |
maximum webcam image resolution20.1 MP | maximum webcam image resolution 20.2 MP | maximum webcam image resolution 21.1 MP | maximum webcam image resolution 20.9 MP | maximum webcam image resolution 20.5 MP | maximum webcam image resolution - | maximum webcam image resolution 18.2 MP |
photo sensor size1-inch | photo sensor size 1-inch | photo sensor size 1/2.3-inch | photo sensor size 1-inch | photo sensor size 1/2.3-inch | photo sensor size - | photo sensor size 1/2.3-inch |
image stabilizationDigital, Optical | image stabilization Optical | image stabilization Optical | image stabilization Optical | image stabilization Optical | image stabilization - | image stabilization Optical |
focus typeAuto Focus | focus type Manual Focus | focus type manual-and-auto | focus type Manual Focus | focus type Auto Focus | focus type - | focus type Auto Focus |
jpeg quality levelBasic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Basic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Basic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Basic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Fine | jpeg quality level - | jpeg quality level Fine |
auto focus technologyEye Detection | auto focus technology Center, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Contrast Detection | auto focus technology Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single | auto focus technology Center, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection | auto focus technology Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Live View, Contrast Detection | auto focus technology - | auto focus technology Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single |
item dimensions lxwxh4 x 1.68 x 2.38 inches | item dimensions lxwxh 4 x 1.41 x 2.29 inches | item dimensions lxwxh 3.78 x 1.01 x 2.16 inches | item dimensions lxwxh 4.02 x 1.61 x 2.28 inches | item dimensions lxwxh 3.66 x 0.91 x 2.05 inches | item dimensions lxwxh - | item dimensions lxwxh 3.78 x 0.98 x 2.16 inches |
min shutter speed1/32000 seconds | min shutter speed 30 seconds | min shutter speed 4 seconds | min shutter speed 30 seconds | min shutter speed 1/1600 seconds | min shutter speed - | min shutter speed 4 seconds |
batteries requiredYes | batteries required Yes | batteries required Yes | batteries required Yes | batteries required Yes | batteries required - | batteries required Yes |
number of batteries1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included | number of batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included | number of batteries 1 A batteries required. | number of batteries 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. included | number of batteries 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. included | number of batteries - | number of batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included |
optical zoom8 x | optical zoom 3.6 x | optical zoom 20 x | optical zoom 2.9 x | optical zoom 4 x | optical zoom - | optical zoom 20 x |
mfg warranty description labor1 year | mfg warranty description labor 1 year limited | mfg warranty description labor 1 year limited | mfg warranty description labor 1 year | mfg warranty description labor 1 year limited | mfg warranty description labor - | mfg warranty description labor - |
manufacturer warranty description parts1 year | manufacturer warranty description parts 1 year | manufacturer warranty description parts 1 year limited | manufacturer warranty description parts 1 year | manufacturer warranty description parts 1 year limited | manufacturer warranty description parts - | manufacturer warranty description parts - |
camera flashBuilt-In | camera flash Integrated Flash | camera flash Built-In | camera flash Built-In | camera flash Integrated Flash | camera flash - | camera flash - |
audio recordingYes | audio recording Yes | audio recording Yes | audio recording Yes | audio recording Yes | audio recording - | audio recording - |
maximum aperture4.5 f | maximum aperture 4.9 Millimeters | maximum aperture 3.5 Millimeters | maximum aperture 2.8 Millimeters | maximum aperture - | maximum aperture - | maximum aperture 3.5 Millimeters |
exposure control typeManual | exposure control type Memory Recall, Scene selection, Manual, Aperture priority | exposure control type manual-and-automatic, Manual, Automatic | exposure control type Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Automatic | exposure control type - | exposure control type - | exposure control type Shutter Priority |
number of items1 | number of items 1 | number of items 1 | number of items 1 | number of items - | number of items - | number of items 1 |
digital scene transitionzoom | digital scene transition zoom | digital scene transition zoom | digital scene transition - | digital scene transition zoom | digital scene transition - | digital scene transition zoom |
white balance settingsAuto, Incandescent, Daylight, Color Temperature, Underwater, Fluorescent, Custom, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade | white balance settings Auto | white balance settings Flash torch | white balance settings Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Color Temperature, Fluorescent, Custom, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade | white balance settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy | white balance settings - | white balance settings - |
memory slots available1 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available - | memory slots available - |
shock resistantFALSE | shock resistant FALSE | shock resistant FALSE | shock resistant FALSE | shock resistant FALSE | shock resistant - | shock resistant - |
supported image formatJPEG, RAW | supported image format AVCHD, JPEG, RAW, Other | supported image format AVCHD, JPEG, MPEG-4, Other | supported image format AVCHD | supported image format JPEG | supported image format - | supported image format - |
viewfinder typeElectronic | viewfinder type - | viewfinder type Electronic | viewfinder type Electronic | viewfinder type fixed LCD | viewfinder type - | viewfinder type lcd |
max shutter speed- | max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds | max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds | max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds | max shutter speed 2 seconds | max shutter speed - | max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds |
expanded iso minimum- | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 80 | expanded iso minimum 80 | expanded iso minimum 80 | expanded iso minimum - | expanded iso minimum 80 |
expanded iso maximum- | expanded iso maximum 25600 | expanded iso maximum 12800 | expanded iso maximum 25600 | expanded iso maximum 3200 | expanded iso maximum - | expanded iso maximum 12800 |
water resistance level- | water resistance level Not Water Resistant | water resistance level Not Water Resistant | water resistance level Not Water Resistant | water resistance level Not Water Resistant | water resistance level - | water resistance level Not Water Resistant |
zoom type- | zoom type optical | zoom type Optical Zoom | zoom type optical | zoom type Optical and Digital | zoom type - | zoom type Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |
aspect ratio16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3 | aspect ratio 16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3 | aspect ratio 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 | aspect ratio - | aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 | aspect ratio - | aspect ratio - |
video standard- | video standard AVCHD, XAVC S | video standard MPEG-4, AVCHD | video standard MPEG-4, AVCHD | video standard MPEG 4 | video standard - | video standard - |
memory storage capacity- | memory storage capacity 128 MB | memory storage capacity 64 GB | memory storage capacity 64 GB | memory storage capacity - | memory storage capacity - | memory storage capacity 102 MB |
audio inputMicrophone | audio input - | audio input Microphone | audio input - | audio input Microphone | audio input - | audio input - |
guide numberISO Auto1.31 to 19.36' / 0.4 to 5.9 m Wide 3.28 to 10.17' / 1 to 3.1 m Telephoto | guide number - | guide number ISO Auto0.66 to 14.11' / 0.2 to 4.3 m Wide 6.56 to 7.87' / 2 to 2.4 m Telephoto ISO 3200Up to 20.01' / 6.1 m Wide Up to 11.15' / 3.4 m Telephoto | guide number ISO Auto1.31 to 33.46' / 0.4 to 10.2 m Wide 1.31 to 21.33' / 0.4 to 6.5 m Telephoto ISO 12800Up to 67' / 20.4 m Wide Up to 42.7' / 13 m Telephoto | guide number - | guide number - | guide number - |
processor descriptionBIONZ X | processor description - | processor description - | processor description Bionz X | processor description Bionz | processor description - | processor description - |
video output interfaceUSB 2.0, HDMI, 3.5mm audio | video output interface USB 2.0, HDMI | video output interface - | video output interface HDMI | video output interface - | video output interface - | video output interface - |
microphone form factorBuilt-In Microphone | microphone form factor - | microphone form factor Built-In Microphone | microphone form factor Built-In Microphone | microphone form factor - | microphone form factor - | microphone form factor - |
aperture modesF4.0 | aperture modes F1.8 | aperture modes - | aperture modes F1.8 | aperture modes - | aperture modes - | aperture modes - |
upper temperature rating40 Degrees Celsius | upper temperature rating - | upper temperature rating 85 Degrees Celsius | upper temperature rating 85 Degrees Celsius | upper temperature rating - | upper temperature rating - | upper temperature rating - |
age range description- | age range description Adult | age range description - | age range description Adult | age range description Adult | age range description - | age range description - |
removable memory- | removable memory Memory Stick, Secure Digital Card | removable memory Secure Digital Card | removable memory Secure Digital Card | removable memory - | removable memory - | removable memory - |
minimum aperture- | minimum aperture 1.8 | minimum aperture 6.5 | minimum aperture 2.8 | minimum aperture - | minimum aperture - | minimum aperture - |
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2SonySony RX100 20.2 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 28-100mm ZEISS zoom lens, 3” LCD
9.9 Image quality9.4 Zoom9.4 Image steadying.Why we love it
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