Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon V2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV

Comparison of Nikon V2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon V2 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV ×
General
ModelNikon V2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberV2RX10 IV
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dsc-rx10m4
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20122017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108133
Width (mm)46127
Height (mm)8294
Weight (g)4571,095
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony RX10 III
SuccessorNikon V3-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerAptinaSony Exmor RS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.220.1
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.862.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score50-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)403-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3072(10.6 mp other)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)60.623.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x120
  • 640x240
  • 1244x420
  • 1280x720
  • 1292x436
  • 1824x1026
  • 1824x616
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 912x308
Movie max framerate (fps)1,2001,000
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC soundXAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1-
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VRZeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 18 elements in 13 groups (6 aspheric elements, including AA lens; 7 ED glass elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0024.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.008.00 - 220.00
Zoom ratio (x)325
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.06 - 0.42
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)203
Filter thread (mm)4072
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
  • 15.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areasFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF): Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensorFixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6001,440,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,40012,800
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV stepsAuto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto)Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
  • (wireless supported via external flash only
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • internal flash does not support wireless mode.)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionGN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent.ISO Auto: Approx. 1.0m to 10.8m (3.28 ft. to 35.43 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0m to 6.5m (3.28 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/250-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionAccessory portMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
  • optional wired or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi out (type c
  • mini)
  • multi accessory port
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm)
  • external mic and headphone jacks
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.320.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.32-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.310.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)60.623.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)40217
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)58.824.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)40112
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)62.523.8
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)40107
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.03
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.04
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.04
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.390.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.01
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s-
Startup time (s)2.11.9
Play -> record time (s)0.60.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.12.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-370
Battery life, video (minutes)-75
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL21Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or white.-



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