Testseek.co.uk have collected 169 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 4 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 4.
July 2015
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The editors liked
The pocketable compact to beat
Excellent image quality
Built-in electronic viewfinder
Fast aperture lens
Customisable control ring
Small and stylish
Even with a three-year-old design
Great image quality
Autofocus is improved
Great overall 4K image quality
New sensor tech enables neat tricks like super slow motion
1/32000 shutter speed
And 16 fps burst mode
Great video features to supplement its 4K capabilities distinguish the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV from the rest of the advanced-compact pack. It also retains the nice design perks
Like a popup electronic viewfinder
Of the earlier RX100 models
Compact design
2.35milliondot OLED viewfinder
Excellent picture quality
180° swivel screen
Programmable lens ring
WiFi and NFC
Comprehensive range of video modes
Including 4K
HFR modes with slowmotion video to 1000 fps
Impressive resolution for a camera so small
Advanced video capabilities including 4K and slow motion recording
16fps continuous shooting
Electronic shutter (allowing shutter speeds of up to 1/32000sec to be used)
Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC connectivity
USB
High
Resolution viewfinder
Tilting screen
Large sensor
4K video
High-resolution viewfinder
4K videos
Brilliantly fun HFR mode
Pocket-sized
Very high-quality stills and movies
25x telephoto Zeiss lens
Eye AF function is outstanding
Features designed for amateur filmmaking
1-inch stacked sensor
1-inch
20.1MP “stacked” CMOS sensor
Outstanding photos and videos
4K and super-slow-motion modes
Improved EVF
Pocketable size
Excellent shooting speed
Versatile video
Great image quality at lower ISOs
Impressive slowmotion video capture
Remarkably compact design
Refreshingly easy to use
Despite the wealth of features
4K resolution video and still image capture
Good lowlight performance
Useful articulated LCD screen
The editors didn't like
Hugely expensive
Autofocus performance could be yet faster
Still no touchscreen
Limited bump over third-gen predecessor
Controls are cramped
And they've been that way since 2012
The viewfinder is hampered by awkward mechanics and tiny size
Image quality on super slow motion footage is extremely bad
There's no way to attach an external microphone
Whoa is it expens
Like its predecessor
The autofocus system could be more consistent and the battery life has gotten even worse
Lens quality isn't consistent over the frame
Menus are too dense and complex
Tends to get hot
Battery life could be better
Slow startup
Not enough connection ports for a camera with these video capabilities
SDXC card required to film XAVCS
Reduced battery life (280 shots)
No touchscreen functionality
No rubberised handgrip
Small buttons
High price
No touchscreen
Limited raw functionality
Prohibitive price
Limited zoom range
Tends to overexpose in auto mode
Sony's menus are still hard to navigate
Even pricier than before
Limited focal range
Mediocre battery life
Intimidating price
No touchscreen control
The electronic viewfinder is too small and unreliable
Published: 2015-08-26, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Although the increase in sensor performance is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, it's still significant. The new stacked design (and accompanying processor) has allowed some remarkable increases in frame rates both with 4K capture and Full HD, notab...
Sony has made some good improvements to what is already an excellently performing camera, but there are still a few small problems with the RX100 IV which make it just slightly less than perfect. Even if you can put the extremely high price aside (especi...
Published: 2015-08-04, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: After the cheap end of the compact camera market was gobbled up by smartphones, camera makers had to upgrade their fancier compacts to keep ahead of the curve. This typically means 1-inch or larger sensors, fast lenses, and better low-light performance. W...
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Published: 2015-07-31, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Great video features to supplement its 4K capabilities distinguish the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV from the rest of the advanced-compact pack. It also retains the nice design perks, like a popup electronic viewfinder, of the earlier RX100 models
Like its predecessor, the autofocus system could be more consistent and the battery life has gotten even worse
A nice choice if your looking for an advanced compact with class-leading video capabilities, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV is a little expensive if you just want a good camera for shooting stills...
Published: 2015-07-15, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com
Small and stylish, even with a three old design, Advertisement, Great image quality, Autofocus is improved, Advertisement, Great overall 4K image quality, New sensor tech enables neat tricks like super slow motion, 1/32000 shutter speed, and 16 fps burst
Controls are cramped, and they've been that way since 2012, Advertisement, The viewfinder's hampered by awkward mechanics and tiny size, Image quality on super slow motion footage is extremely bad, There's no way to attach an external microphone, Adverti
It’s hard to find a great reason to drop $1000 on the RX100 Mark IV. The biggest reason lies in the Panasonic LX100. That camera is cheaper, has better controls, and does 4K video just as good, if not better. Sony’s only technological advantage is the sup...
Published: 2015-07-13, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Some of the best image quality in any compact camera, ever, Impressively sharp 24-70mm equiv lens remains usefully bright throughout zoom range, Impressive image stabilization for stills, dramatically effective in video, Well implemented Eye AF system tra
Extensive feature set overwhelms the user interface, As a twin-dial camera, could be programmed better to make full use of both dials, Expensive compared to rivals, Short battery life, Lock-on AF can be unpredictable and laggy, Lens range will be limiting
The RX100 IV gains some headline-grabbing features such as high frame rate and 4K video but it's the smaller features that most impressed us. Continuous eye tracking, fast Raw burst modes with AF, and small user-interface changes have made the Mark IV the...
Abstract: Sony DSC-RX100 Mark IV (20 MP midsize "one inch" sensor, 8.8-25.7mm f/1.8-2.8 lens (24-70mm eq.), 10.5 oz./298g, about $948). enlarge. I got mine at B&H; I'd also get it at Adorama or at Amazon.This ad-free website's biggest source of support is when you...
Impressive image and video quality for a camera this small, offers manual controls and RAW. Does high bitrate video recording, 4K and slow motion
Very expensive, can only record 4K for 5 minutes at a go, slow motion video quality not high
The Sony RX100 IV, like its predecessors, is a marvel of miniaturization. This is quite a powerful camera for its size and it takes photos and videos that look noticeably better than point and shoots. Of course, that comes at a price, and this is a $950 c...
