Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony WX30 and Sony RX100 VII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony WX30 has external dimensions of 92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.75″) and weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX100 VII has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69″) and weighs 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony WX30 and the Sony RX100 VII. Sony WX30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Sony RX100 VII.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony WX30 and Sony RX100 VII.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony WX30 is significantly lighter (185g ) than the Sony RX100 VII which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony WX30 and Sony RX100 VII's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX100 VII features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony WX30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX100 VII.