Sony RX10 IV vs Sony S2100

Below, we are comparing the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony S2100, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 IV was unveiled 7 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX10 IV grades vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 IV enjoys outer 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) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 IV compared to the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 IV and S2100 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and S2100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX10 IV with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.