Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX10 and Sony RX100 V, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1").

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The RX10 was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX10 matches up vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 enjoys 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 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 versus the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 and RX100 V is 58 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 and RX100 V.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older RX10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.