Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be matching up the Sony RX100 II versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 II was launched 23 months earlier than the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the RX100 II scores against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II features physical 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 II versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 II compared to the RX100 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older RX100 II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.