Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony RX10 versus Sony RX10 IV, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX10 was announced 4 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX10 scores versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 provides external dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX10 against the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 and RX10 IV is 58 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older RX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.