Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX10 IV was brought out 3 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX10 IV scores vs the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX10 IV has exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the RX10 IV and the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and RX100 III is 52 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and RX100 III.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern RX10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.