Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV review : ru-Foto.ru

Introduction The Sony DSC-RX10 IV is premium superzoom bridge-camera (DSLR-like form factor) with a 24-600mm equivalent F2. 4-4 zoom lens and a 20MP 1"-type stacked BSI-CMOS sensor: the same used by the Sony RX100 V.

This new sensor brings phase detect autofocus to the RX10 series for the first time, adding the depth-awareness that is important for focusing long lenses. The camera is also faster than its predecessor and can shoot at 24 fps with AF and auto exposure (compared to 5 fps).

The processor is borrowed from the flagship Sony a9, which should mean excellent subject tracking. In short, this camera packs speed, AF ability and lens reach into a convenient package, not to mention 4K video. So is it the most capable all-in-one camera on the market? Read on. . .

Key specs:

20MP 1"-type stacked BSI-CMOS sensor

24-600mm equivalent F2. 4-4 stabilized zoom lens

24 fps burst shooting in JPEG + Raw, with full AF and AE

315-point phase-detection autofocus system covers 65% of frame

Detailed 4K video capture with well-controlled rolling shutter

High frame rate video capture

Touchscreen

Bluetooth connectivity

Updated menus

We feel like this camera will appeal to a variety of users including those seeking an all-in-one camera with serious reach for casual shooting, travel or vacationing. But advanced videographers may also find this camera tempting thanks to a laundry list of video features and good quality UHD capture.

Key features compared

The body is almost identical to that of its predecessor, using the same outstanding lens. However the RX10 IV offers a touchscreen that can be used as a touchpad for placing AF points with your eye to the finder or for selecting a point of focus in still or video mode. There are a few other minor differences between the two cameras as well:

Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX10 III

Sony RX10 II

Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic
FZ2500

MSRP

$1699

$1499

$1199

$899

$1199

Sensor

20MP 1"-type stacked CMOS sensor

20MP 1"-type stacked CMOS

20MP 1"-type BSI-CMOS

ISO range (native)

100-12800

125-12800

Lens (35mm equivalent)

24-600mm F2. 4-4

24-200mm F2. 8

25-400mm F2. 8-4

24-480mm F2. 8-4. 5

Built-in ND filter

Yes

AF system

Phase detect

Contrast detect

AF points

315-point

25-pt

49-pt

Fastest shutter speed

1/32,000 sec
(e-shutter), 1/2000 (mechanical)

1/32,000 sec
(e-shutter),
1/2000 (mechanical)

1/32000 sec
(e-shutter),
1/2000 (mechanical)

1/16000 sec
(e-shutter), 1/4000 (mechanical)

EVF resolution

2. 36m-dot

LCD

3" 1. 44M-dot tilting

3" 1. 23M-dot tilting

3" 921k-dot fully articulated

3" 1. 04M-dot fully articulating

Touscreen

Yes

Burst rate

24 fps

14 fps

12 fps

Video

4K/30p

High-speed video

Up to 960 fps @ 800 x 270

120 fps @ 1920 x 1080

Wi-Fi

Yes, with NFC and Bluetooth

Yes, with NFC

Yes

Battery life (CIPA)

400 shots

420 shots

400 shots

360 shots

350 shots

Weather sealing

Yes

Dimensions

133 x 94 x 145mm

133 x 94 x 127mm

129 x 88 x 102mm

137 x 99 x 131mm

138 x 102 x 135 mm

Weight

1095 g

1051 g

813 g

831 g

915 g

As you can see, the RX10 IV stacks up nicely next to its siblings and direct competitors. For someone primarily concerned with stills, the RX10 IV seems like the obvious choice, especially if you plan on shooting action: it's got the fastest burst rate of the bunch and is the only camera in its class with phase detection.

But for videographers, the FZ2500 with its fully-articulating touchscreen, built-in variable ND filter and similar zoom range might make it the more sensible choice, especially given its lower price point (though we found its lens performance inferior to its Sony counterparts). You don't get the cool, super-high-speed frame rate options offered by the Sony cameras, but 1080/120p is not too shabby.

Availability

The RX10 IV is available now for an MSRP of $1699.

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