Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R

Below, we are matching up the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly well matched but the RX100 IV (1") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The RX100 IV was revealed 24 months after the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX100 IV grades against the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 IV provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the RX100 IV and the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 IV and RX1R.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 IV having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher RX100 IV provides a benefit in sensor technology.