Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Overview
First introduced in June, 2015,
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV is a 20 MP
Compact with a 1
(13.2 x 8.8 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony RX100 III
with Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony RX100 IV with Sony RX100 III
Sony
replaced Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV with
Sony RX100 V.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony RX100 IV with Sony RX100 V
Sony RX100 IV comes with a 13.2 x 8.8 mm BSI-CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 15.86 mm (0.62").
- Full Frame
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Sensor resolution of Sony RX100 IV ~ 5477 x 3651 pixels.
Sony RX100 IV has Crop Factor: 2.73
The sensor has a surface area of 116.2 mm².
There are approximate 19,996,527 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Sony RX100 IV Series History |
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Sony RX100 VII
|
2019
|
|
20MP
|
125 - 12800
|
302g
|
102 x 58 x 43mm
|
|
Sony RX100 VA
|
2018
|
|
20MP
|
125 - 12800
|
299g
|
102 x 58 x 41mm
|
|
Sony RX100 VI
|
2018
|
|
20MP
|
125 - 12800
|
301g
|
102 x 58 x 43mm
|
|
Sony RX100 V
|
2016
|
|
20MP
|
125 - 12800
|
299g
|
102 x 58 x 41mm
|
|
Sony RX100 IV
|
2015
|
|
20MP
|
125 - 12800
|
298g
|
102 x 58 x 41mm
|
Proc and Cons of Sony RX100 IV
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV with competitors in large sensor compact cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Optical Image Stabilization |
3840 x 2160 (4K) Max Video Resolution |
RAW Support |
12800 Max Native ISO |
16.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Exposure Mode |
25 Focus Points |
±3 AE Bracketing Range |
Focus Bracketing |
NFC Connectivity |
Tilting Screen |
AF Face Detection |
20MP High Resolution Sensor |
1229k dots Screen Resolution |
Manual Focus |
1.8 Lens at Wide |
2359k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
24 mm Wide Angle Lens |
Selfie Friendly Screen |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No External Flash |
Slow Lens at Tele: F2.8 |
No Articulating Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Slow Lens at Wide: F1.8 |
Low Battery Life: 280 shots |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV has an Overall Score of 65/100
and ranked #38 out of 802
in Compact cameras, and ranked #242
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony RX100 IV
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV weighs 298g and has external dimensions
of 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61"). Considering that the average weight
of Large Sensor Compact cameras is 389g,
Sony RX100 IV
is 91 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony RX100 IV is less by 13mm
more than the average length in Large Sensor Compact.
Weight Comparison
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Sony RX100 IV
Average weight
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Thickness Comparison
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
Sony RX100 IV
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Dimensions |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
|
Sony RX100 III
|
290 g
|
298 g
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
|
Panasonic ZS100
|
312 g
|
298 g
|
111 x 65 x 44 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
|
Panasonic LX100
|
393 g
|
298 g
|
115 x 66 x 55 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
|
Sony RX100 V
|
299 g
|
298 g
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
|
Canon G7 X MII
|
319 g
|
298 g
|
106 x 61 x 42 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
298 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
|
Canon G5 X
|
353 g
|
298 g
|
112 x 76 x 44 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
|
Sony A6300
|
404 g
|
298 g
|
120 x 67 x 49 mm
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Announced |
June, 2015 |
Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
|
Number of Lenses |
0 |
Macro Focus Range |
5 |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
1229k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.59 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
25 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
16.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
n/a |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
1 |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Area |
116.2 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
5472 x 3648 |
Max Native ISO |
12800 |
Min Native ISO |
125 |
Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
Min Boosted ISO |
80 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
280 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-BX1 |
Physical |
Weight |
298 g |
Physical Dimensions |
102 x 58 x 41 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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