Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W610
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 III
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W610 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W610, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and W610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 IV was brought out 3 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX100 IV matches up versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony W610
RX100 IV | W610 | |||
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Released | June 2015 | January 2012 | More recent by 42 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony RX100 IV
W610 | RX100 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W610
RX100 IV | W610 | |||
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Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 IV provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 IV versus the W610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 IV and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 IV and W610.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger RX100 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-06-10 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 16.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 562 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $898 | $200 |