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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony RX100 VII

The Sony RX10 IV and the Sony RX100 VII side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Sony RX100 VII if you want a newer model (2019 against 2017), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Sony RX10 IV has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Sony RX10 IV	Sony RX100 VII
Maker	Sony	Sony
Mount	built-in lens	built-in lens
Sensor	1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm	1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Crop factor	2.7×	2.7×
Resolution	20.1 MP	20.1 MP
Stabilisation	yes	yes
Announced	2017	2019
Type	fixed-lens compact	fixed-lens compact
Lens	8.8-220mm f/2.4-4, like 24-594mm on full frame	9-72mm f/2.8-4.5, like 24-194mm on full frame
Weight	not listed	302 g

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Sony RX10 IV 2.7×, Sony RX100 VII 2.7×.

What a 50mm frames like

The Sony RX10 IV takes no lenses: its built-in 8.8mm frames like 24mm on full frame. The Sony RX100 VII takes no lenses: its built-in 9mm frames like 24mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.

The Sony RX10 IV: a built-in lens. The Sony RX100 VII: a built-in lens.