Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we are reviewing the Sony RX10 II and Sony RX10 IV, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The RX10 II was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX10 II matches up vs the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX10 II Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 II enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 II and Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 II against the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 II and RX10 IV is 58 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 II and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged RX10 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.