Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony RX100 and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1").

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The RX100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 matches up versus the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 compared to the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.