Take a look at the comparison bewteen Sony RX10 and RX100M2, we all know that the RX10 and RX100 M2 features same type of sensor, take a look at the specification comparison below find out some difference.
Image Processor: Sony RX10 houses the new BIONZ X image processor, Sony RX 100M2 have BIONZ processor only.
Optical Zoom: Sony RX10 have 8.3X optical zoom with fixed F2.8 aprture throughout the zoom range, Sony RX100 M2 limited to 3.6X optical zoom only.
Aperture: As I have already said that RX10 features high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 8.3x Optical Zoom Lens, it offers you fixed F2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, the f/2.8 maximum aperture enables enhanced low-light capabilities as well as greater control over focus.
ISO Range: Sony RX100 M2 features bit better base ISO range, it doesn’t mean it will give you superior quality image.
Display and Viewfinder: Both camera features same type of display system but the Sony RX 10 comes with eye tracking hybrid viewfinder system.
Light-Wight: Sony RX100 M2 can easily fits in your Jeans pocket and lighter compared to RX10, Sony RX10 is BIG and Bulky.
Verdict: The RX10 is more versatile and highly recommended, Sony RX100 M2 is affordable and easily fits in your Jeans pocket. +BOTH camera will give you almost same image quality.
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Thanks for the comparison. Now with the A6000 being released it’s a more desirable “buy” (in my opinion) than the RX10 for several reasons:
Price: The A6000 is going to be about $500 less than the RX10. Granted, the range of the kit lens is not the same as the RX10 but for the extra $500 you can add a great lens to the system.
Size of Sensor: The APC-C sensor is about 3x the size of the sensor in the RX10. While the A6000 is a 24mp sensor and the RX10 is “just” 20 mpx, the actual size of the light gathering surface area is higher on the larger sensor.
Interchangeable lenses: There are some sensational new lenses for the E mount and those will continue as the popularity of the Sony product line matures.
More Control: With the A6000 you can auto bracket (yay!) and I don’t believe that RX10 allows you to, unless there’s been a firmware upgrade since I spoke to the Sony rep 60 days ago.
Finally, you probably can’t go wrong with either camera but for my purposes I am eagerly waiting for the A6000. I will be using in along side my 5dMkIII for comparison and hoping I can move to a lighter system in the near future!
You are right but please also keep in mind that RX10 built with 1 inch sensor, constant aperture based High grade Carl Zeiss Lens and weather sealed body, its a excellent standby camera for pro shooters.