Testseek.com 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 programmable lensconcentric ring is an excellent feature
Particularly when used for manual focus with focus aids turned on for enlargement and focus peaking. Image quality is good
With one exception (see below). 4K video is brilliant.
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
Highresolution viewfinder
Tilting screen
Large sensor
4K video
The editors didn't like
We found that using the Standard picture profile with default settings resulted in gross oversaturation of reds
With colour bleeding overwhelming all fine detail. We changed to Neutral and wound saturation down two notches and that improved things
But t
Like its predecessor
The autofocus system could be more consistent and the battery life has gotten even worse
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
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
The RX100 IV is a great camera that's packed with functions and with Sony's finest technology—no-one can doubt that. However, we'd hesitate to recommend this model as it's needlessly complex and doesn't feel naturally straight-forward to use. It seems lik...
High, resolution viewfinder, Tilting screen, Large sensor, 4K video
High price, No touchscreen, Limited raw functionality
The RX100 IV follows in the illustrious footsteps of its predecessors, delivering better image quality than ever. But the absence of a touchscreen and some minor niggles mean it can't quite justify its high price...
1-inch, 20.1MP “stacked” CMOS sensor, Outstanding photos and videos, 4K and super-slow-motion modes, Improved EVF
Even pricier than before, Limited focal range, Mediocre battery life
Like the RX100 Mark III, the Mark IV earns our Editor's Choice. This small package is expensive and it's a niche camera, but it's possibly the best compact digicam you can buy; there is some truly amazing enhanced performance over its predecessor and th...
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
Reduced battery life (280 shots), No touchscreen functionality, No rubberised handgrip, Small buttons
The improvements that have been made to the RX100 IV are centred around its new sensor. The repositioning of the high-speed circuitry has resulted in it being able to shoot faster and offer unique video capabilities such as high frame rate mode that allow...
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...
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Published: 2015-07-23, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
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,
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
It's hard to find a great reason to drop £840 (that is the RRP, of course, and it can be found cheaper, but still in the mid-£600 range) on the RX100 Mark IV. The biggest reason lies in the Panasonic LX100. That camera is cheaper (RRP £700, but hovering a...
Pocketable size, Excellent shooting speed, Versatile video, Great image quality at lower ISOs
Intimidating price
Sony RX100 IV – Image Quality The Sony RX100 IV has a 1in 20-megapixel sensor, which is the same size featured in all the other RX100 models. However, its design has changed. Where the original RX100 had an FSI sensor, and the following two models BSI sen...
Published: 2015-06-15, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
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
There's no escaping it - the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV is one pricey compact camera. Is that the price of perfection? Almost.The main thing to weigh-up in the mind is whether this latest model is worth the extra £250 over its predecessor. The extra EVF res...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Sony RX100 mk 4, a high end and extremely compact point and shoot camera. The 4th generation RX100 looks nearly identical to its predecessors, but it packs a new 20.1MP stacked Exmor RS Sony sensor that allows for advanced features l...
Abstract: Lisa Gade gives an introduction to the Sony RX100 mk 4 HFR (high frame rate) or slow motion video recording feature. We demo 240, 480 and 960 fps recordings of our handy cat playing, which corresponds to 4x, 8x and 16x slowdown of normal speed. The RX100...
