Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The RX10 IV was launched 22 months prior to the RX100 VII making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX10 IV scores vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 IV comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 IV compared to the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and RX100 VII is 52 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older RX10 IV will be behind with regard to sensor technology.