Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony TX100V, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was announced 6 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX10 IV matches up against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV has exterior dimensions 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 IV compared to the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and TX100V is 52 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and TX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 IV will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV is going to have an edge in sensor technology.