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Sony RX100 IV 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch Sensor, 4K Movies and 40x Super Slow Motion HD DSCRX100M4/B Black
Brand | Sony |
Model Name | Sony DSCRX100 IV |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 20.1 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch |
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/16000 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Form Factor | Compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 |
Special Feature | face-detection|#68 |
About this item
- World's first1 201 MP 1" Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS, High resolution 4K movie recording with direct pixel readout and no pixel binning, Super slow-motion movie3 HFR (High frame rate) up to 960 fps (40x)
- Operating temperature:Approx. 0-40°C (32-104°F).Super-speed Anti-Distortion Shutter at max 1/32000 sec up to 16fps, Bright F18- F28 ZEISS Vario-Sonar T* lens (24-70mm), Fast Intelligent AF thanks to the new Exmor RS CMOS sensor
- Retractable XGA OLED Tru-Finer viewfinder and Sharp 3" multi-angle LCD, Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi and NFC w/ camera apps, Dual record of 168MP photos while shooting movie w/ auto settings. Focal length : f is equal to 8.8-25.7mm
- Enhanced pro-video functions and NTSC switchable. Power Consumption : DC3.6 Volt (supplied battery) / DC5.0 Volt (supplied AC Adaptor)
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Picture quality | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.8 |
Auto focus | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | — | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.7 |
Zoom | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Battery life | — | — | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | Chumdog LLC | Adorama | Amazon.com | 6ave | Clogic (S/N Recorded) | Unique Photo, Inc. |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | OLED | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | all-in-one-zoom | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Zoom | wide,telephoto | Zoom |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | — | Optical Zoom | Optical | Optical zoom |
shooting modes | AUTO (Intelligent Auto&Superior Auto), program auto, aperture priority, shutter-speed priority, manual exposure, MR (memory recall) and more | Manual, Shutter Priority, Sports | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Automatic | P, hybrid auto, creative shot, portrait, smile, wink self-timer, face self‐timer, high-speed burst, night scene, low light, monochrome and more | Time Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
connectivity tech | NFC, HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC | HDMI D (Micro), USB Mini-B (USB 2.0) | HDMI, USB |
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What's in the box
From the manufacturer
Sony RX100 IV
Inside the compact RX100 IV is the first ever 1-inch stacked back-side illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor (1) — a remarkable advance in image shooting possibilities. Use it to reveal the wonders of up to 40x super slow motion (3), super-high-speed 1/32000 sec. Anti-Distortion Shutter, and handy 4K movies (2). Now Explore super-speed imaging beyond human vision.
1 At the time of June 2015 press release, based on Sony research.
2 Records in up to 29 minute segments.
3 Sound cannot be recorded when shooting slow motion. An SDXC memory card of Class 10 or higher is required.
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First ever 20.1 MP 1-inch Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS sensor (1)Introducing the first ever (1) 1-inch (1.0-type) stacked CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and a blazingly fast shutter speed of up to 1/32000. This new Exmor RS sensor not only enhances efficiency and speed of A/D conversion through its stacked structure with more circuit sections; it also realizes over five times faster readout speed of the previous RX100 III - thanks to a DRAM chip integrated into the sensor structure. This processing speed allows for stunning 20.1-megapixels at up to 16fps continuous shooting, breathtaking 4k movie and super slow-motion HFR (High Frame Rate) recording of up to 960fps (40x) movie clips – not to mention remarkable low-light low-noise capability. |
High resolution Clip-4K movie with direct pixel readout and no pixel binningThe compact - pocket-size RX100 IV features Clip 4K: short video of up to 5 minute 4K movie recording directly to SD memory card* - ideal for everyday casual use. High quality 4k is achieved by the 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor with full pixel readout and no line skipping or pixel binning - resulting in images that exhibit higher resolution and less moire and jaggies than typical 4K movies. Moreover, the XAVC S format is incorporated to maximize high-bitrate shooting up to 100 Mbps for professional quality video. |
Super slow-motion movie (3) HFR (High frame rate) up to 960 fps (40x)See the unseen with superspeed HFR (High Frame Rate). The RX100 IV can capture super slow motion HFR movie (3) at up to 40x slower than real time. You can chose from 960fps, 480fps or 240fps to playback in XAVC S at 1920 x 1080, in either 60p, 30p or 24p (4). Choose between 'quality priority' (2 sec.) and 'shoot time priority' (4 sec.). There’s also an option to set 'start trigger' or 'end trigger' which will start capturing movie before or after you press the movie rec. button so you can time those split-second moments perfectly. |
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Super-speed Anti-Distortion Shutter at max. 1/32000 sec.Thanks to dramatically accelerated sensor readout, shutter speeds of up to 1/32000 sec. minimize distortion caused by rolling shutter phenomenon. This new blazing-fast - Anti-Distortion Shutter system — can capture shots of swiftly moving subjects without altering their shape as conventional CMOS sensors tend to do. Additionally, the super high speed shutter gives you freedom to shoot photos with defocused backgrounds by using large aperture settings under very bright lighting conditions. This is achieved by a combination of 1/32000 super high speed shutter and built-in ND filter that allows photos to be shot in extremely bright light at a maximum of EV19 with a fully open F-number aperture setting. |
Bright F1.8- F2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens (24-70mm)The RX100 IV features a large aperture F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 24-70mm zoom (35mm equivalent). The lens is perfect for portraits and macro shots with beautiful defocused backgrounds (bokeh). Two aspherical lens elements are incorporated into the design to improve sharpness while the premium multi-layered T* coating also dramatically reduces ghost and flare caused by light reflection. |
Fast Intelligent AF thanks to the new Exmor RS CMOS sensorWith Fast Intelligent AF, the RX100 IV can capture those decisive moments and fleeting opportunities much faster than previous models. It incorporates an autofocusing system that enables high-speed, high-precision contrast detection, thanks to Sony’s proprietary algorithm and the new Exmor RS CMOS sensor. |
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Retractable XGA OLED Tru-Finer electronic viewfinderView every scene in rich detail with the bright and retractable XGA OLED Tru-Finer electronic viewfinder (EVF) with high resolution equivalent to approx. 2,359k-dots. The viewfinder faithfully displays what will appear in your recording, including the effects of your camera settings, so you can accurately frame your image, focus and monitor the results. The ZEISS T* coating enhances clarity and reduces flare and reflection in the eyepiece optics. |
Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi and NFCThanks to built-in Wi-Fi, you can easily connect to a compatible iOS or Android smartphone or tablet with the free PlayMemories Mobile App. From there you can control your camera, preview and frame using your mobile device and trigger the camera shutter or movie button. Then instantly transfer a photo or MP4 movie to your device. NFC (Near Field Communication) provides 'one-touch connection' convenience to Android smartphones and tablets with NFC. Simply touch devices to connect. Setting up your mobile device is as simple as downloading a free PlayMemories Mobile app. |
Personalize your camera with PlayMemories Camera Apps (5)Add new features to your RX100 IV with PlayMemories Camera Apps (5). Find apps to fit your shooting style - with everything from time lapse to motion shot and more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos to your smartphone using Wi-Fi, making it easy to post photos directly to your favorite social media site or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer. |
Selfie-ready multi-angle 3 Xtra Fine LCD studyingSelfies have never been easier with a beautiful 3 inch (1,229k dots) Xtra Fine LCD Display that rotates in multiple angles. This also makes it easy to photograph over crowds or low to capture pets eye to eye by swinging up approx. 180° and down approx. 45°. Easily scroll through menus and preview life thanks to WhiteMagic technology that dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation. |
Compatible Models
VCT-SGR1/LCJRXF/B/MPKURX100A/ACC-TRBX/ACC-TRDCX/BC-TRX/HVL-LE1/HVL-LEIR1/RM-SPR1/RM-VPR1/VCT-MP1/VCT-R100/VCT-R640/VCT-VPR1/LCJ-RXK/LCS-BBF/LCS-CSJ/LCS-RXG/LCS-U11/LCS-U21/LCS-U30/AG-R2/PCK-LM15/AC-UD11/NPBX1/M8
Depending on the model, the operation may be restricted or additional accessory products may be required. Please refer to manufacturer site for details.
FOOTNOTES:
1 At the time of June 2015 press release, based on Sony research.
2 Records in up to 29 minute segments.
3 Sound cannot be recorded when shooting slow motion. An SDXC memory card of Class 10 or higher is required.
4 In NTSC mode. Frame rate is 1000/500/250fps and recording format is 50/25p in PAL mode.
5 PlayMemories camera apps require download with existing Sony Entertainment Network account. Download available in all countries/areas where Sony Entertainment Network is available.
Sony, BIONZ X, Exmor RS, PlayMemories Home, PlayMemories Mobile, PlayMemories Camera Apps, PlayMemories Online SteadyShot INSIDE, , Xtra Fine LCD and the Sony logo are marks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD is a mark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Windows is a marks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS and iMovie are marks of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI are a mark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other marks are marks of their respective owners.
2015 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Accessory Type | Battery | Battery Kit | Tripod | Shooting Grip | Grip and Tripod | Case/Bag |
Product name | Rechargeable Battery Pack | USB Travel Charger/Battery Kit | Remote Control Tripod | Shooting Grip | Remote Control Tripod | Jacket For RX100 Series |
Compatibility with DSC-RX100M4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dimensions | H0.26 x W1.18 x D1.68 | - | - | 1 7/16 × 4 3/8 × 1 3/16" | - | - |
Weight | 0.88 oz | 0.6 oz (15 g) | - | 3.3 oz (93 g) | - | - |
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Auto Focus Technology | Multi area, Contrast Detection, sensor |
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Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1,228,800 dots |
Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 20.1 MP |
White balance settings | Auto |
Self Timer Duration | 10 |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Integrated Flash |
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Flash Modes Description | Automatic, Off, Slow sync |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
Video Capture Format | 4K, HD |
Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
Video Standard | AVCHD |
Video Output Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.59x |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
Warranty Type | 12 |
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Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year limited |
Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year limited |
Model Name | Sony DSCRX100 IV |
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Brand | Sony |
Model Number | DSCRX100M4/B |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #163,297 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,017 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B00ZDWGM34 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Warranty, Wrist Strap, AC-UB10C AC Adapter, Micro USB Cable, NP-BX1/M8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1240mAh), Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Digital Camera, Strap Adapter |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4 x 1.6 x 2.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 272 Grams |
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Feedback
Lens Type | all-in-one-zoom |
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Aperture Modes | F1.8-F11 |
Optical Zoom | 40 x |
Digital Zoom | 11 |
Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f |
Minimum Aperture | 2.8 |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 315 |
Camera Lens Description | 70 Mm |
Compatible Mountings | Zeiss |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 25.7 |
Minimum Focal Length | 8.8 |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/16000 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Shooting Modes | AUTO (Intelligent Auto&Superior Auto), program auto, aperture priority, shutter-speed priority, manual exposure, MR (memory recall) and more |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | NP-BX1 |
Battery Weight | 20 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Compatible Devices | Mobile Phones, Camera |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI, NFC |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 16 fps |
Controller Type | Remote |
Wireless Communication Technology | BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n with NFC |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | face-detection|#68 |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Shock Resistant | FALSE |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Product guides and documents
Product Description
Introducing the world’s first 1” (1.0-type) stacked CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and a blazingly fast shutter speed of up to 1/32000. This new Exmor RS sensor not only enhances efficiency and speed of A/D conversion through its stacked structure with more circuit sections; it also realizes over five times faster readout speed of the previous RX100 III. Flash Range - ISO Auto approx. 0.4m to 10.2m (W), approx. 0.4 m to 6.5 m (T), ISO12800- up to approx. 20.4m (W), approx. 13.0m (T). WI-FI - Yes(IEEE802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band))
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Customers like the quality, image quality, size and speed of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's a top quality camera, capable of producing quality, low noise, RAW files and that the pictures are very crisp and clear. Some appreciate the weight. That said, some complain about the recording time and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it's a top quality camera in a very portable package, it takes good pictures, and is better than any camera they've used before. The pop-up very high quality digital viewfinder and all the available manual settings make it capable of producing quality, low noise, and RAW files. Customers also say it is an excellent camera for photographers who don't want to lug around a full SLR and lenses. They also say that it'll take great pictures in any condition, even at night.
"...The camera body is metal, not plastic. It looks and feels durable. Yeah, it's from 2015 but it looks like it came from this year...." Read more
"...photographer, I was looking for a compact camera, capable of producing quality, low noise, RAW files and I wanted a viewfinder...." Read more
"...In the end this is a very nice point and shoot camera but at $1000 it falls short." Read more
"...The bottom line is that this is a top quality camera if a very portable package. It will rival DSLRs that cost much more in many situations." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say the pictures are very crisp, clear, and sharp. The camera takes great images, especially in low light, and the high-speed video is great. The viewfinder is great for framing up your shot, and has a very pleasing color rendition. The built in panoramic mode is brilliant, and processing in-camera has not failed yet.
"...photos and frame them using a viewfinder and this one is great for framing up your shot...." Read more
"...The videos are smooth, color rich and detailed. The built in panoramic mode is brilliant - the processing in-camera has not failed me yet...." Read more
"...I am so impressed by the image quality of the RX100 IV I find myself using it for pretty spectacular shots when I don't want to carry the bigger..." Read more
"...The still pictures are very good and there are lots of manual controls.The pop-up viewfinder is super awesome!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it's small but excellent, full-featured, and pocket-sized. Some say the size is a plus for street photography and that the technology packed into the tiny camera is quite amazing. Overall, most are happy with the size and capabilities of the product.
"...It was so tiny and handled all the Pro lenses from Lumix excellently...." Read more
"...Pros: Well built camera with a ton of capability for it's size. I expect that it is the best or one of the test sub $1K cameras available...." Read more
"...It produces very good images in spite of its small size. Low light performance is amazing, I've got some fantastic night time shots...." Read more
"...at you' as it is ridiculously tiny on the DSC-HX90V. However, it is so small that use on a bright day not so useful, even though tiny objects are..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the camera. They mention that it has an improved speed over their previous version, has a high frame rate for slow motion, and has incredibly fast autofocus. The 16 frames per second is fantastic, and the burst mode is 16 fps. The performance of the product matches the specs.
"...HX60V model, the new 50 mbps codec is available, and you can shoot in high-speed frame rate, but at limited resolution, no sound, and 2-4 seconds,..." Read more
"...more expensive semi-pro video camera - 1080 P and 4K, high frame rate for slow motion, higher ISO performance, and amazing image stabilization...." Read more
"...The autofocus time is super fast compared with other compact cameras, so I can easily snap many photos in a short time and catch those brief baby..." Read more
"...The feel and response of this camera are amazing. Itreactives so well. I have the original RX100 and the II which are great..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera. They mention that it's very portable, pocketable, and user friendly. The compact size fits easily into purses and pockets, making it perfect for travel. Customers also say that it is the best pocketable point and shoot on the market.
"...Portability is great. The reason to choose this one over a DSLR for me is just the preference for portability...." Read more
"...The bottom line is that this is a top quality camera if a very portable package. It will rival DSLRs that cost much more in many situations." Read more
"...It is very solidly built, a bit heavy but you can feel the quality...." Read more
"...Easily with Sony's LCJ-RXF case it still fits in my jacket pocket and can be tossed around when traveling without any worries...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital camera. Some mention that it performed beautifully, works great in auto, and the flash works well. However, others say that it stopped working within about a month, has poor syncrhonization timing, and does not work well for that purpose. Additionally, some customers report that the camera malfunctions and overheats.
"...The flash pops up, it's nice and simple to hide and leave out of the way when not needed.Picture quality is great...." Read more
"...This is due to flash syncrhonization timing that works poorly in Auto Mode, but that mode on the DSC-HX90V and its predecessors do well in...." Read more
"...had the original RX100 for years now and it's showing wear but works perfectly. It's been everywhere...." Read more
"...Big disappointment!The standard movie functions are fine. It shoot 4K which is the flavor of the month for video...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital camera. Some mention it's worth every penny, while others say it'll be a bit on the pricey side.
"...Very expensive, probably because of the DRAM chip - if videography is not your thing, I would pass on this model and get the DSC-HX90V instead for..." Read more
"This is simply the best premium compact of 2015. 16fps burst mode and High Frame rate capture were the main selling points for me...." Read more
"Fantastic pocket camera. Its a bit on the pricey side, however, its packed with a lot of advanced features that makes this camera first in its class...." Read more
"...Amazing SlowMo videos, easy to use, bright images and videos. Totally worth it." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the recording time of the digital camera. They mention that the 960fps is hard to use and the 4K video is limited to 5 minutes. They also mention that it's a bit slower to use than a DSLR in terms of focus and adjustment.
"...Some dislikes of the original RX100 was how slow it was to turn on and snap. the IV is faster as reported and I love this feature as well...." Read more
"...it turns out it is really just a gimmick since it only records at those speeds for TWO SECONDS...." Read more
"...The videos are smooth, color rich and detailed. The built in panoramic mode is brilliant - the processing in-camera has not failed me yet...." Read more
"...Three things irritate me about this camera- the 4K video is limited to 5 minutes and if you want to start recording in 4K again, you have to wait a..." Read more
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Why even get this when you have a phone? Simply put, the phone is a swiss army knife and this is a dedicated tool. The entire tool is dedicated to one function. I'm not a professional, I just like creating art in different mediums as a hobby and photography isn't even my main one. I'm using this as a tool to supplement my main love, music, to create behind the scenes and promotional content, Instagram stuff, album art, just daily snapshots to try and augment the music. Sometimes I even just take photos for their own sake. I do love taking photos just for fun and do well with a film camera but film is expensive and I can't shoot it as often as digital.
Screen and viewfinder are great. The viewfinder is my favorite aspect. I prefer to take photos and frame them using a viewfinder and this one is great for framing up your shot. I'm used to using the viewfinders on my film and instant cameras so this is great with the added bonus that this viewfinder is digital so you get to customize the display to show you all the details that the main LCD would show, just a simple level, a histogram, or nothing. And this digital viewfinder doesn't strain the eye. I forget that I'm not looking through a real viewfinder. It feels like I'm looking through a real glass lens with a heads up display projected onto it.
The screen pulls out in such a way that you can get shots on the ground without having to lay down and it flips up for selfie mode. Now, as far as flipping up goes, it seems to cut off the very bottom edge of the display and the hinges don't seem to align right like everything else does. And that's odd because everything else seems so precise and detailed on the camera. I must be missing something because I did make a mistake when trying to use the pop up viewfinder for the first time and missed how you not only have to pop it up but then pull it out for it not to be blurry.
The flash... exists. I don't use flash. Never met an occasion where flash on a digital camera helped but that may be from the horrors I've gone through using flash on my phone. The flash pops up, it's nice and simple to hide and leave out of the way when not needed.
Picture quality is great. So at this point I'd say it's time to just learn how your camera works otherwise you'll already have made up your mind about this camera. It's got full HD and 4K recording as well as RAW or JPEG images. Right out of the box I just pointed the camera at a random electrical socket and it somehow looked better than what I get out of my iPhone 14 Pro, both in auto mode. I can actually work a full manual camera better, albeit slower, than I can this camera on manual mode because the autofocus throws me off. I'm used to pulling focus, having a fixed ISO, and messing with the aperture.
This camera, in 2023, is really only worth it if you are going to learn at least some photography. Yes, the auto mode will take marginally better photos than your smartphone. However, if you need a dedicated project camera, want to do some image editing in RAW or even high quality JPEG then it's amazing. Or if you just want a dedicated camera that's very portable and user friendly. There's a ton of options for automating things away one by one until you're ready for full manual mode so you can use this as a total beginner or a pro.
Portability is great. The reason to choose this one over a DSLR for me is just the preference for portability. I know I'm going to stick this in a coat pocket or even the back pocket of my jeans if I have to and easily carry it around. It isn't much thicker than a phone and less wide. I can't see a scenario where you wouldn't mind carrying this around all day but would carry a phone instead.
The camera body is metal, not plastic. It looks and feels durable. Yeah, it's from 2015 but it looks like it came from this year. Definitely feels like a premium item in your hands.
Now, as far as buying used goes, it was well packaged and mine had a couple of very fine scratches on the back LCD which was in the description. It came packaged well but didn't include all the accessories it was supposed do although that was okay because I got some extras. All in all, I got what was absolutely necessary for the camera to function:
- The camera
- Sealed battery (unsure if it was resealed or a new one but it is a Sony battery)
- Strap and carry case (extra)
Normally you just get a wrist strap but this included a whole leather neck strap which I'll use on days I dedicate to shooting while I'll just put it in a pocket for sporadic shooting. The wrist strap was not there and neither was a micro USB cable for charging. I think enough of us have a drawer full of different USB dongles that at least one will be micro-USB and work. I did. The camera was very clean but it could have been dusted a little better. You could tell it had been sitting somewhere waiting for an owner for a long while and has a fine layer of dust in the crevasses. Overall the used condition doesn't bother me at all.
I have also been pleased with the connectivity this compact brings to the table. Using NFC, you can instantly transfer an image to a capable smartphone for editing and uploading to your favorite social media site or to a client who needs a quick proof. You can also control the camera functions, including actual shooting via a smartphone connected via WiFi...
I leave for Europe in two weeks. I look forward to putting this camera through it's paces in the field. I am confident that it will provide me with a capable, full featured tool to capture images of a lifetime while trekking through the Dolomites!
Considered, I am pleased with the amazing video-recording ability with UHD (not really 4K--that would be proper terminology on Panasonic GH4 and Samsung NX1, for instance), but this 1" sensor model in a small body does greatly compromise the zoom to nearly 3X. It has a far brighter wide-angle aperture of f1.8, and because the sensor is considerable larger than the DSC-HX series (and most compacts in its price range), the small body size to make it possible does not allow for enough zoom. It is good for close-ups and a little zoom for sports during the day if you have a front-row seat, that is. However, you do not want to use the Auto setting because a manual setting where you control the shutter speed and so forth is ideal, and that it can handle 1/32,000 of a second is a feat no other camera in its class can match.
Pros:
+ Great for UHD video work, whether during the day or at night, and very clear too. The DSC-HX90V and its predecessors use conventional crop sensor technology that won't yield ideal results, especially indoors and when the day is nearing the end; would be a con for the DSC-HX90V not mentioned in that review.
+ Full-sensor readout and no pixel binning, making it great for taking stills during recording (the first two predecessors took lousy, blotchy pictures).
+ Bright lens, even at ~3X telephoto, is on par with the typical Panasonic FZ series (such as the FZ1000, which I really like and has better IQ and lens sharpness than the upcoming DSC-RX10 II).
+ Unlike the DSC-HX60V model, the new 50 mbps codec is available, and you can shoot in high-speed frame rate, but at limited resolution, no sound, and 2-4 seconds, depending (this is probably more of a con, but meant to be played back at normal speed, up to 80 seconds, so that is really insane).
+ Flash tilts up so you get even lighting, especially indoors at night without lights on. (There is a con to this, but I found slightly improved over previous models.)
* Fits easily in a pants or shorts pocket, but just a slight bit too thick for a shirt pocket.
* Made of better materials (magnesium alloy instead of mostly high-grade plastic).
* Rare feature - not included (used the neck strap from my NEX-5N) - you can use the tiny inlets on both side (predecessors and the DSC-HXV models have just one on the right so only a wrist strap can be used). You do not have to worry about dropping the camera, and makes it look more professional, and a lot less strain around your neck.
- Usable viewfinder, you do not even need to 'pull out at you' as it is ridiculously tiny on the DSC-HX90V. However, it is so small that use on a bright day not so useful, even though tiny objects are hard to see on even a modest display size anyhow. It would be better having a larger viewfinder and lower resolution because the human eye cannot make out extremely fine details (this is a neurological factor, not a limitation of the eye itself).
Cons:
- Even though it does well in low light at wide angle, the lens speed and image quality is barely better than the much cheaper DSC-HX90V. In fact, lunar photography and distance shots are the biggest shortcomings because of the sacrifice to make the camera so little with a bigger sensor.
- Cannot record in the higher-resolution and frame rate movie settings unless you have an appropriate memory card type and class (such as SDXC). Internal memory is no longer available in these newer models, and even Panasonic has dropped this feature, maybe because memory cards are a lot cheaper and larger capacity anymore.
* Shorter battery life than on the DSC-HX90V (this is obviously due to processing requirements, so this con is acceptable given the new stacked sensor: DRAM chip).
- Although video quality is superior to anything in its class, the noise reduction is absurd and unnecessary, making it worthy shooting in RAW and doing post-processing; JPEG images I found were the best on the original DSC-RX100 (Mark I was not in the name, why?).
- Flash photography is not macro-friendly; you must be somewhat distant from the subject to avoid blurriness. This is due to flash syncrhonization timing that works poorly in Auto Mode, but that mode on the DSC-HX90V and its predecessors do well in. Panasonic and Nikon do not have this issue on any of their cameras I owned and tried, so not sure what Sony did wrong - even the NEX-5N was especially bad for this.
- Macro performance is not great for very close-up work; Panasonic cameras tend to be better at this.
- Must choose high display quality to see WYSIWYG results in photos and videos (this is misleading because the concept is like preview quality over actual render quality in a video editor on a computer).
- Another con (not told in my previous review) - the camera body is too small for a microphone input, and no hotshoe.
- Very expensive, probably because of the DRAM chip - if videography is not your thing, I would pass on this model and get the DSC-HX90V instead for half the cost.
Sadly, I prefer the DSC-HX90V over the DSC-RX100 IV because high-quality video work is used less often, and the cheaper model has photo quality so close that the price point is not as appealing. I really use the zoom a lot, so this latest fourth Mark generation is only fitting for nighttime use where zoom is not so needed. I would not take this to a park or amusement park because of the zoom issue, and the lens is not fast enough in Auto Mode for low-light shots of passing vehicles, for instance. I suggest for low-light use a tripod and set RAW. Regardless whether you use the highest-quality JPEG, it is still too much noise reduction for large prints even at the lowest ISO setting. Due to the nature this camera is more geared for pro-level personal video work and not the greatest photo quality you would find on upscale Panasonic and Canon cameras, I would seriously put a lot of thought into what is best for you. In truth, if size is not an issue (say, you mostly use a DSLR-size camera often), the Panasonic DMC-FZ1000 is the best choice. Read my review on that one - just four stars because of some funky telephoto and rare malfunction issues. Why four stars for the DSC-RX100 IV? Noise reduction in JPEG images and some flash sychronization tweaking can be fixed with a firmware update, but if that were to be expected, Sony would have already done it by now: Common sense.
Thanks for reading, and hope you found this review helpful.
- Matt Eye
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Pienso que se trata de publicidad engañosa.
No hay una forma de quejarse al respecto si no es devolviendo la cámara, pero no me pareció correcto ya que Sony está haciendo las cosas realmente bien, lastima de sus distribuidores.