Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was released 4 months prior to the RX1R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX100 IV grades vs the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 IV against the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 IV featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.