Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Released in 2017, Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,095 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
VS
Sensor area
116 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV116 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVMetricCyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
20.1 MPEffective pixels20.1 MP
13.2 × 8.8Sensor13.2 × 8.8
2.4 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
5.78 µm²Pixel area5.78 µm²
17.3 MP/cm²Pixel density17.3 MP/cm²
2.73Crop factor2.73
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
1,095 gWeight299 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, MS Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo/MS PRO Duo
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-BX1 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Released in 2016, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 299 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.