Rating 4.2 59 reviews

A newer model Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 VII was released in July 2019.

Manufacturer: Sony
Stuff.tv
10 years ago

Sony RX100 IV review

Sony's pocket rocket is a compact with almost no compromises
Pros:
  • Excellent image quality
  • 4K videos
  • Brilliantly fun HFR mode
  • Pocket-sized
Cons:
  • Prohibitive price
  • Limited zoom range
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Photography Bay
11 years ago

Review: Sony's RX100 IV is the Best Compact Camera Money Can Buy

Simply put, the Sony RX100 IV is the best pocket camera money can buy today. Of course, it takes a lot of money to buy this camera, which is probably the only criticism that I have for the RX100 IV. At $950 retail, the potential audience is somewhat limited by the size of one's wallet.
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ePHOTOzine
11 years ago

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV Review

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV is this years update to the RX100 Mark III, and features the World's First Stacked 1.0inch BSI CMOS sensor with a DRAM memory chip, which allows 40x Super Slow Motion Capture, 4K Video Shooting, High-speed Anti-Distortion Shutter, high speed shooting and more.
Pros:
  • Pop-up 2.36m dot electronic viewfinder
  • 24-70mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens
  • Large 20.2 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor
  • Dual axis electronic level
  • Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
  • Sony PlayMemories Apps
  • Excellent noise performance
  • Excellent image quality
  • Tilting 3inch screen
  • High speed continuous...
Cons:
  • High price
  • Little grip at the front
  • Some vignetting
  • Shorter battery life
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Techgoondu
11 years ago

Goondu review: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV

The most significant changes are the slow motion video feature and the high speed shutter speed of 1/30,000, along with a new auto-focusing system. Sony has kept the compact size and who can fault it for keeping a winning formula
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Photography BLOG
11 years ago

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

The latest version of Sony's popular RX100 range of compact cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, features a brand new sensor design. It retains the same pixel count as its predecessor, at 20.1 million, but a new stacked Exmor RS design sees a DRAM memory chip attached to the sensor itself for...
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PC Magazine
11 years ago

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

Conclusions Sony has added features to its RX100 line with each new generation. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV is a more iterative update to its predecessor in terms of imaging capability, with the main benefit being a faster burst capture rate.
Pros:
  • Wide-aperture zoom lens
  • 1-inch image sensor
  • Strong low light performance
  • 16.1fps burst shooting
  • Customizable controls
  • Large, tilting LCD
  • Pop-up OLED EVF
  • Quick autofocus
  • Raw shooting support
  • Wi-Fi with NFC
  • Super slow-motion video
  • 4K recording
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Short zoom range
  • Omits hot shoe
  • External charger not included
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Amateur Photographer
11 years ago

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV review

Back in 2012 Sony redefined expectations for small cameras by fitting a large, high resolution 20.1-million-pixel 1-in sensor into the pocket-sized RX100. Every year since then, it has taken its advanced point-and-shoot compact and improved it for the better.
Pros:
  • + 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 charging
Cons:
  • Reduced battery life (280 shots
  • No touchscreen functionality
  • No rubberised handgrip
  • Small buttons
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mashable.com
11 years ago

Sony's RX100 IV falls short in the age of the excellent smartphone camera

Every year, point-and-shoot cameras march closer towards their extinction as smartphones continue to eat their lunch. The only way for a point-and-shoot to stand out and earn your hard-earned money is to come armed to the teeth with high-tech features your phone doesn't have.
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CNET
11 years ago

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV (M4) is less of an clear upgraade over its predecessor the RX100 III (M3) than a forked alternative; for a variety of reasons, I'd classify it as an advanced compact for video enthusiasts rather than a straight-up advanced compact, at least until the price drops a bit.
Pros:
  • 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
Cons:
  • Like its predecessor
  • the autofocus system could be more consistent and the battery life has gotten even worse
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