Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are matching up the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1").

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The RX10 IV was introduced 12 months later than the RX100 V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the RX10 IV scores against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX10 IV has got external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX10 IV and the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and RX100 V is 52 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and RX100 V.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer RX10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.