Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II was introduced in June 2015 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 was introduced in March 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 1,229k dot and 1,440k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Both models feature a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Their native ISO range is 125 - 12,800

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Cameras are equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II has a Micro HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 come with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and with battery life of 420 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/3200 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II, and up to 1/3200 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.20 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and 10.20 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 bodies have the same dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02") and they both weigh 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

129 mm

88 mm

129 mm

88 mm

88 mm

88 mm

102 mm

102 mm