Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX100 V
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 86.1% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $294, $253 below today. Currently 55% of the $999 MSRP.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 80.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $359, $290 below today. Currently 65% of the $999 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Sony RX100 IV or the Sony RX100 V?
- The Sony RX100 IV is cheaper used: $547 against $649 for the Sony RX100 V, a gap of $102 (19%) as of 2026-10-28.
- How much more does the newer Sony RX100 V cost used?
- $102 more. The Sony RX100 V (2016) starts at $649 used and the Sony RX100 IV (2015) at $547 as of 2026-10-28.
- What share of its launch price does a used Sony RX100 IV cost?
- About 55%: $547 used against a $999 launch price as of 2026-10-28.
Specs side by side
| Sony RX100 IV | Sony RX100 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Family | Sony RX | Sony RX |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Sensor | 1-inch | 1-inch |
| Sensor family | Sony 1-inch 20MP stacked (RX100 IV/V/VA) · 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS | Sony 1-inch 20MP stacked (RX100 IV/V/VA) · 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Hybrid |
| IBIS | no | no |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 12,800 | ISO 12,800 |
| Body weight | 298 g | 299 g |
| Dimensions | 102 × 58 × 41 mm | 102 × 58 × 41 mm |
| Body material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Released | 2015-06-10 | 2016-10-06 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | likely discontinued |
| MSRP | $999 | $999 |
| Current low | $547 | $649 |
| vs MSRP | -45% | -35% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
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