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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
58 Imaging
52 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 III
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX10 II was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX10 II scores vs the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony RX10 II

		

		

			
 RX100 VA RX10 II 
RevealedJuly 2018June 2015More recent by 37 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX10 II and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 RX10 II RX100 VA 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1229k1229kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 II has exterior measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 II versus the RX100 VA.
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and RX100 VA is 58 and 89 respectively.
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 II and RX100 VA.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The older RX10 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography details
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
66
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Sony RX10 II as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
86
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than others (299 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Sony RX10 II as a Sports photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
68
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 lacks phase detect autofocus
70
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 offers tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony RX10 II as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
56
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
 lighter than others (299 grams)
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery power (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony RX10 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
62
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have Time Lapse function
66
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony RX10 II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
81
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than others (299g)
 lack of microphone port
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 II and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-10 2018-07-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 10.20 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 813 grams (1.79 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $998 $998