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Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Comparison

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Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing RX10 and RX10 II, two Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by Sony. Both Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II cameras have 20.0MP 1-inch sensors. Sony RX10 was introduced to market in March 2014 and Sony RX10 II was launched in June 2015. There is 15 months difference between RX10 and RX10 II so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger RX10 II, especially in sensor tech.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 10 cameras in this class, Sony RX10 is ranked #8 with an overall score of 68 and Sony RX10 II is ranked #5 with an overall score of 71.

RX10 and RX10 II are members of Sony's RX10 series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Sony RX10 Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Sony RX10 IV
  
2017 20.0MP - 1-inch 24.0 fps 133 x 94 x 145mm 1095g
Sony RX10 III
  
2016 20.0MP - 1-inch 14.0 fps 133 x 94 x 127mm 1051g
Sony RX10 II
2015 20.0MP - 1-inch 14.0 fps 129 x 88 x 102mm 813g
Sony RX10
2014 20.0MP - 1-inch 10.0 fps 129 x 88 x 102mm 813g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony RX10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-03-20
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 813g. 129 x 88 x 102 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony RX10 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-10
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64-25600)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 813g. 129 x 88 x 102 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Compare

Sony RX10 II was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
420 shots vs 400 shots 20 more frames with a single charge


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 10.0fps 4 fps faster
Viewfinder Resolution
2359k dot vs 1440k dot 63% higher resolution
Color Depth
23.0 vs 22.9 higher color depth
Low Light ISO
531 vs 474 better High ISO performance
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam

Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.290k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
200mm vs 200mm Very good Telezoom
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 2.80 Fast lenses at tele
Top LCD Display
Yes vs Yes Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs 3.0-stops Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Dual-axis Electronic Level
Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX10 has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 II has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II. In this case, we can see that Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II.

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II.
Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II have exactly the same weight of 813g.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both RX10 and RX10 II have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II have 1-inch sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the RX10 and RX10 II sensor size comparison.

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II Cameras


Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. It scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II sensors have been tested by DxO and the results show that RX10 II has a better overall score of 70, 1 points higher compared to RX10's score of 69.

Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Sony RX10 69 22.9 bits 12.6 Evs 474 ISO
Sony RX10 II 70 23.0 bits 12.6 Evs 531 ISO
Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Lens Specs Comparison

Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II features 24-200 mm F2.8 8.3× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 200mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

RX10
RX10 II
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

RX10
RX10 II
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

RX10
RX10 II
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

RX10
RX10 II
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony RX10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony RX10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 II for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Sony RX10 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 II for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Read the details

Sony RX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 II for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
813g
Body Thickness 102mm
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
813g
Body Thickness 102mm
Read the details

Sony RX10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Read the details

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II scores compare:

Sony RX10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #184 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Sony RX10 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #136 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 II has a higher Overall Score than the Sony RX10 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2014-03-20 2015-06-10
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-200 mm (8.3×) 24-200 mm (8.3x)
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Macro Focus Range n/a 3cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3" 3
Resolution 1,290k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1,440k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/3200s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.20 m 10.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 813g 813g
Dimensions 129 x 88 x 102mm 129 x 88 x 102mm
Battery Life 420 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 69 70
DxO Color Depth 22.9 23.0
DxO Dynamic Range 12.6 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO 474 531
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