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Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony RX10 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The RX10 was released 9 months later than the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX10 matches up vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony RX100 II

 RX10 RX100 II 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2013Fresher by 9 months
Display resolution1290k1229kClearer display (+61k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX10

 RX100 II RX10 

Common features in the Sony RX10 and Sony RX100 II

 RX10 RX100 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX10 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 versus the RX100 II.

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 and RX100 II is 58 and 89 respectively.

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 and RX100 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern RX10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 II Sports photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
weather proof
great battery life (420 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX10
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
58
great battery life (420 shots)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than average (281 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX10
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
63
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX10
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
37
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (281 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-20 2013-06-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,290 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech WhiteMagic Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.20 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 813g (1.79 pounds) 281g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.4
DXO Low light rating 474 483
Other
Battery life 420 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $698 $598