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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX1R
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 IV was brought out 24 months later than the RX1R II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RX10 IV grades against the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony RX1R II

 RX10 IV RX1R II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017October 2015Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution1440k1229kCrisper screen (+211k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony RX10 IV

 RX1R II RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX1R II

 RX10 IV RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV offers outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX10 IV and the RX1R II.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and RX1R II is 52 and 78 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and RX1R II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern RX10 IV provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
heavier than competitors (1,095 grams)
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
Sony RX1R II Sports photography info
77
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
63
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Travel photography info
Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
57
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (1,095 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
59
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
63
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Vlogging details
Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,095g)
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-09-12 2015-10-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 315 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 14cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/4000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1095 grams (2.41 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
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 $3,300