Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 II

Lets take a closer look at the Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 was brought out 10 months before the RX100 II and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RX100 scores vs the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 vs the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 and RX100 II.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older RX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.