Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II

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Sony RX10

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

$798.00

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Sony RX10 II

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

$1,198.00

BUY from B&H PHOTO

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by Sony. Both cameras have 20.0MP sensors but Sony RX10's sensor is 1" sized whereas Sony RX10 II has a 1 sensor. 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 8 cameras in this class, Sony RX10 is ranked #7 with an overall score of 74 and Sony RX10 II is ranked #2 with an overall score of 79.

Let's have 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" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800

24-200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Tilting Screen

1440k dot Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

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 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

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

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II

Max Shutter Speed	1/3200s vs 1/2000s	faster shutter speed
Battery Life	420 shots vs 400 shots	20 more frames with a single charge
Price	$798 vs $1,198	$400 cheaper

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 control	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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	All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen	Yes vs Yes	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	Higher 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	Yes vs Yes	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 Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II.

Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II Detailed Size Comparison

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 have exactly the same weight.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony RX10 and Sony RX10 II have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Sony RX10's sensor is 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) and Sony RX10 II's sensor is 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Sony RX10 II's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Sony RX10.

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

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.

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

GOOD

Sony RX10 II for Portrait Photography

GOOD

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

EXCELLENT

Sony RX10 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

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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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
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Sony RX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 II for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
8X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
813g
Body Thickness 102mm
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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 #8 out of 108 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #130 out of 1145 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 II

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #3 out of 108 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #82 out of 1145 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.

$798.00

$1,198.00

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)
Price	$798.00	$1,198.00
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1"	1
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 (8.3�)
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	0.7	0.7
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/3200s	1/2000s
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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