Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The RX10 II was brought out 5 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the RX10 II grades versus the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 II Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 II has outer measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX10 II and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and RX100 VII is 58 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 II and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older RX10 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.