Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX1R II

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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.

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

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.