Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The RX100 IV was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX100 IV grades vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 IV and the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 IV and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.