Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony RX100 and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX100 matches up versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the RX100 against the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older RX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.