Sony RX10 IV

The ultimate all-in-one superzoom bridge camera

Sony RX10 IV
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model DSC-RX10M4

Key Features

SENSOR 1-inch type Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor, 20.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ X image processor with front-end LSI
AUTOFOCUS Fast Hybrid AF with 315 phase-detection points, Real-time Eye AF
PHASE DETECTION 315 focal-plane phase-detection AF points covering 65% of the frame
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 30p, Full HD up to 120fps, S-Log2/S-Log3 support
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot in-lens image stabilization, 4.5 stops compensation
BURST RATE Up to 24 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch XGA OLED electronic viewfinder, 2.36 million dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch tilting Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 1.44 million dots, touch-enabled
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, Micro-HDMI, USB 2.0, 3.5mm mic/headphone jacks
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 400 shots per charge (CIPA), NP-FW50 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony RX10 IV

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Uses rear control wheel
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony RX10 IV

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Sony RX10 IV Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 20.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-12800 (expandable to 64-25600)
Autofocus 315-point Phase-Detection / 25-point Contrast-Detection
Shutter Speed 1/32000 to 30 seconds
Burst Rate 24 fps
Video 4K 3840x2160 @ 30p/24p
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot (Lens-based)
Viewfinder 0.39-inch OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
LCD 3-inch Tilting Touchscreen, 1.44M dots
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Micro-HDMI, USB 2.0
Battery Life 400 shots
Weight 1095g
Dimensions 132.5 x 94.0 x 127.4 mm