Sony RX10 IV vs Sony A55

Here, we are matching up the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony A55, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and A55 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and A55 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 IV was manufactured 7 years later than the A55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX10 IV scores against the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 IV comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony A55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 IV versus the A55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and A55 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 IV and A55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger RX10 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.