Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W370

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W370, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and W370 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 IV was brought out 5 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX100 IV grades against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 IV compared to the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 IV and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and W370.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher RX100 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.