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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Successor is Sony RX100 V
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX1R
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony RX1R II

 RX100 IV RX1R II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony RX100 IV

 RX1R II RX100 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony RX1R II

 RX100 IV RX1R II 
ReleasedJune 2015October 2015Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1229k1229kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (298g)
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Sports photography information
Sony RX1R II Sports photography information
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
63
MP count great (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
86
lighter than average in class (298 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
59
MP count great (42MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 IV
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
74
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
68
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 IV Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
81
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (298 grams)
no mic socket
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507g)
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 IV and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-10 2015-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 14cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 16.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 97
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.9
DXO Low light score 562 3204
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $898 $3,300