When I heard that Sony had finally added a touch screen and longer zoom to their ultimate compact, I immediately got on the notification list. On paper, the RX100 VI seems like a home run, and for the price, it should be. My experience - and results - have been mixed...

Finally a camera that does it all

I did all the research the RX100M4 was rated best for pocket sized quality cameras. I purchased specifically for combination of size and quality for a 5 week trip to Fiji and New Zealand, purchased full accessories, etc. Took on the trip and the camera developed firmware problems after 6 days.

Small / Compact

Complicated Controls; Limited Zoom

I didn't like paying nearly $1200. but have to admit I am totally impressed with this camera in one day of use so far. Test shots seem really sharp across the field at all focal lengths (yes even 200mm). In-camera JPEGs look pretty good, RAW of course a little better after processing.

I needed VI exactly cause of the superzoom and touchscreen. I made a good travel set of A7III + TAMRON 28-75 + RX100VI. Good additions Ia€?ve got are 24mm with 180 degrees flip screen, 100-200mm and 24-200mm 4k video with just 300-400 additional gr. Regarding IQ.

The Sony RX100 IV is the fourth instalment in what has become our favourite compact camera series. Since its beginnings in 2012, it's given us pocket-friendly models that offer image quality good enough to satisfy high-end DSLR-wielders on those days when taking out a large camera just isn't on the...

Pocketable size; Excellent shooting speed; Versatile video; Great image quality at lower ISOs

Intimidating price

It may seem that I've picked up on quite a few negatives here, but the RX100 IV is an excellent compact camera – and, crucially, it produces excellent images. And it would be easier to let those smaller niggles slide with a product which didn't come with such a high asking price, but they disappoint...

High-resolution viewfinder; Tilting screen; Large sensor; 4K video

High price; No touchscreen; Limited raw functionality

It's 2015 and there's an argument that the compact camera is obsolete in the face of advancing smartphones. The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV is the absolute antithesis to that; a high-end, pocketable compact with large 1-inch sensor and 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 equivalent lens.

The pocketable compact to beat; Excellent image quality; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Fast aperture lens; Customisable control ring

Hugely expensive; Autofocus performance could be yet faster; Still no touchscreen; Limited bump over third-gen predecessor

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.

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...

High price; Little grip at the front; Some vignetting; Shorter battery life

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.

+ 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

Reduced battery life (280 shots; No touchscreen functionality; No rubberised handgrip; Small buttons