Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we are evaluating the Sony RX10 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1").

Photography Glossary

The RX10 was introduced 14 months earlier than the RX100 IV making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the RX10 matches up vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX10 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony RX10 and Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 vs the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 and RX100 IV is 58 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.