Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Revealed September 2017
- Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony RX100 VII
RX10 IV | RX100 VII | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | 921k | Clearer display (+519k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony RX10 IV
RX100 VII | RX10 IV | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | September 2017 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX100 VII
RX10 IV | RX100 VII | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
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).
See the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-09-12 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 315 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.4-4.0 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,698 | $1,298 |