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title: "Cyber‑Shot RX10 IV with 0.03 Second Auto-Focus & 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), Black, 2.32 | 0.03 Second Auto-Focus, 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), 2.32"
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# 0.03s world’s fastest AF 4K UHD video capture 25x optical zoom ZEISS lens Cyber‑Shot RX10 IV with 0.03 Second Auto-Focus & 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), Black, 2.32 | 0.03 Second Auto-Focus, 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), 2.32

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** R1007
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Own the moment with Sony RX10 IV — speed, reach, and pro power in one sleek package!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cyber‑Shot RX10 IV with 0.03 Second Auto-Focus & 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), Black, 2.32 | 0.03 Second Auto-Focus, 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), 2.32 by sony
- **How much does it cost?** R1007 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **4K Video Mastery:** Record stunning 4K UHD footage with advanced video features to elevate your storytelling.
- • **Stabilized Precision:** Optical image stabilization ensures crisp, shake-free photos and videos even at ultra-telephoto ranges.
- • **Ultra Versatile Zoom:** Experience the power of a 24-600mm ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens with 25x optical zoom for breathtaking reach.
- • **Lightning-Fast Autofocus:** Capture every moment with an unmatched 0.03-second AF acquisition speed—never miss the shot.
- • **Pro-Level Continuous Shooting:** Shoot up to 24 frames per second with full AF/AE tracking—perfect for dynamic action and sports.

## Overview

The Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 IV is a professional-grade bridge camera featuring the world’s fastest autofocus at 0.03 seconds, a versatile 25x optical zoom ZEISS lens (24-600mm F2.4-F4), and 24 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking. It offers optical image stabilization for sharp handheld shots, a 20.1MP 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor, and 4K UHD video capture, making it the ultimate all-in-one solution for travel, sports, and outdoor photography enthusiasts seeking high performance without the bulk of multiple lenses.

## Description

Featuring the world’s fastest AF acquisition time of 0.03 seconds and up to 24 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking, a 315 point phase-detection AF system as well as an exceptionally versatile 24-600mm F2.4-F4 ZEISS Vario Sonnar T lens, the new RX10 IV delivers an unmatched combination of mobility and speed for imaging enthusiasts and professionals looking for the ultimate ‘all-in-one’ solution.

Review: Sometimes you just need a vacation camera - To the chagrin of my wallet, I have become a bit of a camera snob. While I finally convinced myself to sell my (unnecessary) Leica Q2 - I still firmly hold onto my Nikon D850 and my assorted lenses. When I am looking for the sharpest most 3D shot possible I pair the Nikon D850 with my Zeizz Otus 55mm. However... I have become more practical. Traveling with my Nikon and its variety of lenses (the prime 55mm, a 24-85MM, and the 85-200) isn;t convenient... they are bulky, and my family gets annoyed everytime I ask them to stop so I can swap out lenses. Soooo... for the last few years, I have decided to leave my Nikon at home and travel with my Fuji X100V (for portraits, landscapes and etc) and this... the SonyRX10 IV. I use this Sony for all of the reach I can get.... which is significant. Notes- - Let's address picture quality first. This camera is not in the same league as my Nikon D850 - especially when the Nikon is paired with high-quality lenses. The sharpness, saturation, low light capability, and etc are much closer to a camera phone than a high-quality DSLR. However, that is ok.. most of the time. I you are just trying to capture shots (and not trying to sell prints) this Sony is almost always "good enough" . - Convenience - so that is what it is all about - one camera that can do it all. I stick this thing in my backpack and I don't need to worry about multiple lenses.... plus I have the equivalent of a 600mm lens, even when I travel with a DSLR I never bring anything with that kind of reach. So instead of packing my DSLR and 3 to 4 lenses (which is around 10k in equipment) I just carry the Sony (and my Fuji). This makes travel so much easier. - Focus - lightning fast and usually pretty accurate. - Battery life- meh- buy an extra battery. Also, buy an external battery pack so you can charge the camera on the go! - Ease of use - Super easy to use in auto... but good luck trying to figure out how to shoot this thing in manual. I am also not a huge fan of the compensators location. I accidentally rolled it to a +2 and washed out a half dozen photos before I noticed. - Video - I have only used it rarely, but it is a capable camera. The slow motion capabilities are not necessarily easy to use, but it can record at unmatched frame-rates. - Low light capability... well it will probably beat your cell phone due to the 1" sensor, but it is still limited for indoor use. Thus the need for a decent point-and-shoot camera. Something like the Fuji X100v is a perfect compliment since it *can* take high quality portraits both indoors and out. - Zoom - it really is fantastic to have so much reach. We find ourselves using the camera with it's optical (and sometimes digital) zoom as a substitute for binoculars. As long as you are outdoors the zoom can be paired with the appropriate shutter speed to help eliminate camera shake. I have never needed to use it with a tripod. Final Verdict - A great camera for travel... or the occasional (outdoor) sporting event. It doesn't produce the high quality photos that you'd get from your DSLR, but if you are just posting photos on FB.... no one will ever notice (unless they are also a camera snob!)
Review: The RX10 Mk 4 is an excellent bridge camera and could be the best all a ... - The RX10 Mk 4 is an excellent bridge camera and could be the best all around camera ever. I bought the Panasonic FZ2500 a couple of weeks ago and, also, the RX10IV Sony. I got tired of reading reviews of which one was best and decided to compare them side by side. IMHO the Panasonic is a far out camera. It has more function buttons than you can shake a stick at. It has all the buttons and great thought out planning. I think the word is the ergonomics of the camera is great other than they should have placed the battery a little farther over from the tripod insert. The weight is just superb compared to the RX10IV and I do not care if it has less magnesium aluminum than the RX10IV! Now lets talk about things that makes me a little angry, yes, the Panasonic FZ2500 has time lapse and 3 { I made a mistake I think there are 6 adjustments} adjustments for built in nd filters. TheRX10 series once did and now does not. I get the feeling that Panasonic says, "Here let me try to serve you with the best possible bridge camera that I can build," and Sony says, " Well, I am going to take away your filters and your time lapse, but if you are lucky and one more bridge camera later, I will offer it to you if you got more jingle in your pocket." I have bought Alexander White's book and on p. 88 he talks about using the DRO ( Dynamic Range Optimizer) on the RZ10IV. It can take the place of the dn filters and uses the contrast of 3 or more pictures and stack them together, thus evens out the bright and dark spots of the photograph. it is called HDR (High Dynamic Range) and solves some of the problems that a neutral density filter would do on photos, but I do not think it works for the video part of the camera, not yet sure about that. The book also tells about 3 or 4 remotes that can be purchased and discusses the Vello Shutterboss III wireless remote that does the most things. You can set up a series of indefinite series of shots. You can set up intervals between shots for 100 hrs less one second for intervals for time-lapse photos. If you decide to get this you must specify the model for the Sony Multi terminal. I heard that Sony Enterprise was very much hurt by the earthquake a few years back and it was very important for the RX10IV to do well. I have the feeling that the withdrawal of certain accessories on the RX10 series had a lot to do with it. They had to make a quality product but there were also a profit margin that had to be achieved to lift Sony out of the belly of the red. Just guessing. I hope for its great success for many years to come. What a great camera, but it is to bad they had to take some accessories off it. I bit the bullet and bought the RX10IV or Mark four and sent the Panasonic back. How many reviewers, other than professionals have actually written in that they have tried both cameras side by side? I have! The lens and the processor of the Mark 4 takes the prize, and it is just unbelievable. Sony has made improvements on the menu, even though the camera is heavier than the FZ2500, it is water and dust resistant. The Panasonic is not. This camera's Zeiss lens is so very good! I am 74 years old and I feel this camera could very well be the last camera that I will buy. However, if the Panasonic FZ2500 had this same lens I would have bought the Panasonic. I have been buying Panasonic bridge cameras for a while and I own the FZ200 and FZ1000, both are very good cameras. I must have got one of the better Panasonic FZ2500's because this one had a very good lens. The only reason, for me buying the FZ2500 would be for its outstanding video capabilities. As it is, I can take my ultra high definition videos on my FZ1000 and convert them to 8 megapixel stills, If I so desire, another thing that the Sony cannot do. In the old days when Sears Mail Order was king and in their catalogs they would feature three similar products, one being good, the next one being better, and the next being best. I would classify the FZ2500 Panasonic as being very, very good, and the Sony RX10IV being the best. My final word is, Sony has read me perfectly, It was worth the extra money for me to buy RX10IV, because of its superb lens. January 8, 2018: Now that I have had this camera for around 3 months I have to admit it is the best camera that I have ever wrapped my hands around and I have a closet full of Canons and Minolta Cameras along with a bag full of lens. I am an Amateur but this is one sweet camera! With the Zeiss lens, I think it is the best all around camera in the world. Happy picture taking! Rick I think everyone that has never seen the RX10IV at its best should turn to U-tube and pullup : Sony RX10IV 4k Sample Video All-real World & Lab Testing Footage by Jay Sony Apha Lab. He takes a 4K video with his RX10 camera. It has zoom shots of geese on a lake.These zoom shots are spectacular. These zooms do not stop at 600mm, but just like the energizer bunny just keeps on going and going, right on up to 100x. I watched those videos and wept I was so jealous. IMHO videos such as these will eventually be the demise of the ILC. Up date 03-07-2019 Final note: Sony has a problem organizing their cameras. They do not do as well as the Canon cameras. I am trying to say the right words to express what I am trying to say. There should be an easier way of scrolling through their different subject matter of programs to make it easier to find out what the camera does. Again, Alexander White's book is a God sent book for the RX10Mk4. It is a complicated camera and once you figure the system out, it will do about anything that camera's do with in reason and then some. It is a wonder camera but it is complicated and Sony has always had trouble making their cameras less complicated and simpler to use. Bottom line the Sony RX10MK4 camera has an one inch sensor that slows the camera down a little in low-light situations. I love this camera but it is easy to forget what you have learned with this camera that has so many complicated things to learn, being a 75 year old man that I am. Rick

## Features

- World’s Fastest AF acquisition speed of 0.03 sec. Optical image stabilization technology developed by Sony is valuable for handheld still and movie shooting, especially in low light or at the ultra-telephoto end of the zoom range up to 600 mm
- 315 phase-detection AF points covering Approx. 65% of the frame. Light etering mode- Multi pattern, centre weighted, spot (Standard/Large), entire screen average, highlight
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-600mm3 F2.4-F4 ultra-zoom Lens
- 20.1 MP 1" back Illuminated Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor w/ DRAM. Dimensions (W x H x D) (CIPA) -5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches, 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 5 1/8 inches (from front of lens to monitor). Weight-2 pounds 6.7 ounce (Battery and SDXC Card included) / Approx. 2 pounds 5.1 ounces) (Body Only)
- 24 Fps4 continuous shooting up to 249 frames with AF/AE tracking. Filter diameter:62 mm.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B075KTJJPC |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F2.4-F4.0 |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Auto Focus Technology | Eye Detection |
| Autofocus Points | 315 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #168,230 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,462 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | AC AdaptorAC-UUD12, Eyepiece Cup, Instruction Manuel, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Micro USB cable, Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50, Shoe Cap, Shoulder Strap |
| Camera Flash | Hotshoe |
| Camera Lens | The camera is equipped with a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-600mm3 F2.4-F4 ultra-zoom lens, consisting of 18 elements in 13 groups. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed); Memory Stick PROHG Duo; Memory Stick Micro; Memory Stick Micro (Mark2); SD Memory Card; SDHC Memory Card (UHS-I); SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I); microSD Memory Card; microSDHC Memory Card; microSDXC Memory Card |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Zeiss |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Continuous Shooting | 24 frames_per_second |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 405 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 100 x |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1,440,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 2359296 dots |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20 mp |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority |
| External-Memory Size | 128 GB |
| File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 128 |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Type | SDXC;Micro SD;Memory Stick |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V30 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Focal Length Description | 8.8 to 220mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 600mm) |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242909595 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 2.3 pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | 18 Elements in 13 Groups |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DSCRX10M4 |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.4 millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 60 centimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 20 mp |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Metering Methods | Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony Cyber‑Shot RX10 IV |
| Model Number | DSCRX10M4 |
| Model Series | RX10 |
| Optical Zoom | 25 x |
| Photo Filter Size | 7.2 centimeters |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 7.2 centimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.1 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Recording Capacity | 30 minutes |
| Screen Size | 7.5 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds, 5 seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 10 |
| Shooting Modes | AUTO; Program Auto; Aperture Priority; Shutter Speed Priority; Manual Exposure; Movie Mode; HFR Mode; Panorama; Scene Selection |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Fireworks, Food, Handheld Night, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Supported Image Format | AVCHD, JPEG, RAW |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 027242909595 |
| Video Capture Format | XAVC |
| Video Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 5.3x, 10.7x |
| Warranty Description | Manufacture |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-FiBluetooth |
| Write Speed | 2.5 MB/s |
| Zoom | Auto Focus |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** Unknown
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Compatible Mountings:** Zeiss
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2.4 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 600 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 25 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, Raw

## Images

![Cyber‑Shot RX10 IV with 0.03 Second Auto-Focus & 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), Black, 2.32 | 0.03 Second Auto-Focus, 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), 2.32 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p8nREpy6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: When filming in 4K my view finder is very jittery.  Anyone having the some issue?**
A: 4K has little image stabilization. You'll need a tripod. If hand-held, you'll need to film at HD.

**Q: Is sony rx10 iv full frame or crop frame ?**
A: The camera is not full frame. It has a 1" sensor - slightly smaller than Micro 4/3. The RX100 and RX10 share the same 1" sensor I believe - The RX1 is the fixed-lens Sony camera with a 35mm sensor.

**Q: How good is the touchscreen?**
A: It is too good.  If you look thru the viewfinder, your face touching the screen often moves the focus frame when you don't want it to.  I have shut it off, since I use the viewfinder a lot.

**Q: How is this for moon shots, fireworks, and clouds?**
A: It does a great job on all 3 of those subjects.  The moon is really close.  The anti-shake works extremely well.  It focuses on fireworks “instantaneously”.  Clouds are straightforward.  Have fun.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes you just need a vacation camera
*by C***E on June 26, 2023*

To the chagrin of my wallet, I have become a bit of a camera snob. While I finally convinced myself to sell my (unnecessary) Leica Q2 - I still firmly hold onto my Nikon D850 and my assorted lenses. When I am looking for the sharpest most 3D shot possible I pair the Nikon D850 with my Zeizz Otus 55mm. However... I have become more practical. Traveling with my Nikon and its variety of lenses (the prime 55mm, a 24-85MM, and the 85-200) isn;t convenient... they are bulky, and my family gets annoyed everytime I ask them to stop so I can swap out lenses. Soooo... for the last few years, I have decided to leave my Nikon at home and travel with my Fuji X100V (for portraits, landscapes and etc) and this... the SonyRX10 IV. I use this Sony for all of the reach I can get.... which is significant. Notes- - Let's address picture quality first. This camera is not in the same league as my Nikon D850 - especially when the Nikon is paired with high-quality lenses. The sharpness, saturation, low light capability, and etc are much closer to a camera phone than a high-quality DSLR. However, that is ok.. most of the time. I you are just trying to capture shots (and not trying to sell prints) this Sony is almost always "good enough" . - Convenience - so that is what it is all about - one camera that can do it all. I stick this thing in my backpack and I don't need to worry about multiple lenses.... plus I have the equivalent of a 600mm lens, even when I travel with a DSLR I never bring anything with that kind of reach. So instead of packing my DSLR and 3 to 4 lenses (which is around 10k in equipment) I just carry the Sony (and my Fuji). This makes travel so much easier. - Focus - lightning fast and usually pretty accurate. - Battery life- meh- buy an extra battery. Also, buy an external battery pack so you can charge the camera on the go! - Ease of use - Super easy to use in auto... but good luck trying to figure out how to shoot this thing in manual. I am also not a huge fan of the compensators location. I accidentally rolled it to a +2 and washed out a half dozen photos before I noticed. - Video - I have only used it rarely, but it is a capable camera. The slow motion capabilities are not necessarily easy to use, but it can record at unmatched frame-rates. - Low light capability... well it will probably beat your cell phone due to the 1" sensor, but it is still limited for indoor use. Thus the need for a decent point-and-shoot camera. Something like the Fuji X100v is a perfect compliment since it *can* take high quality portraits both indoors and out. - Zoom - it really is fantastic to have so much reach. We find ourselves using the camera with it's optical (and sometimes digital) zoom as a substitute for binoculars. As long as you are outdoors the zoom can be paired with the appropriate shutter speed to help eliminate camera shake. I have never needed to use it with a tripod. Final Verdict - A great camera for travel... or the occasional (outdoor) sporting event. It doesn't produce the high quality photos that you'd get from your DSLR, but if you are just posting photos on FB.... no one will ever notice (unless they are also a camera snob!)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The RX10 Mk 4 is an excellent bridge camera and could be the best all a ...
*by R***L on December 14, 2017*

The RX10 Mk 4 is an excellent bridge camera and could be the best all around camera ever. I bought the Panasonic FZ2500 a couple of weeks ago and, also, the RX10IV Sony. I got tired of reading reviews of which one was best and decided to compare them side by side. IMHO the Panasonic is a far out camera. It has more function buttons than you can shake a stick at. It has all the buttons and great thought out planning. I think the word is the ergonomics of the camera is great other than they should have placed the battery a little farther over from the tripod insert. The weight is just superb compared to the RX10IV and I do not care if it has less magnesium aluminum than the RX10IV! Now lets talk about things that makes me a little angry, yes, the Panasonic FZ2500 has time lapse and 3 { I made a mistake I think there are 6 adjustments} adjustments for built in nd filters. TheRX10 series once did and now does not. I get the feeling that Panasonic says, "Here let me try to serve you with the best possible bridge camera that I can build," and Sony says, " Well, I am going to take away your filters and your time lapse, but if you are lucky and one more bridge camera later, I will offer it to you if you got more jingle in your pocket." I have bought Alexander White's book and on p. 88 he talks about using the DRO ( Dynamic Range Optimizer) on the RZ10IV. It can take the place of the dn filters and uses the contrast of 3 or more pictures and stack them together, thus evens out the bright and dark spots of the photograph. it is called HDR (High Dynamic Range) and solves some of the problems that a neutral density filter would do on photos, but I do not think it works for the video part of the camera, not yet sure about that. The book also tells about 3 or 4 remotes that can be purchased and discusses the Vello Shutterboss III wireless remote that does the most things. You can set up a series of indefinite series of shots. You can set up intervals between shots for 100 hrs less one second for intervals for time-lapse photos. If you decide to get this you must specify the model for the Sony Multi terminal. I heard that Sony Enterprise was very much hurt by the earthquake a few years back and it was very important for the RX10IV to do well. I have the feeling that the withdrawal of certain accessories on the RX10 series had a lot to do with it. They had to make a quality product but there were also a profit margin that had to be achieved to lift Sony out of the belly of the red. Just guessing. I hope for its great success for many years to come. What a great camera, but it is to bad they had to take some accessories off it. I bit the bullet and bought the RX10IV or Mark four and sent the Panasonic back. How many reviewers, other than professionals have actually written in that they have tried both cameras side by side? I have! The lens and the processor of the Mark 4 takes the prize, and it is just unbelievable. Sony has made improvements on the menu, even though the camera is heavier than the FZ2500, it is water and dust resistant. The Panasonic is not. This camera's Zeiss lens is so very good! I am 74 years old and I feel this camera could very well be the last camera that I will buy. However, if the Panasonic FZ2500 had this same lens I would have bought the Panasonic. I have been buying Panasonic bridge cameras for a while and I own the FZ200 and FZ1000, both are very good cameras. I must have got one of the better Panasonic FZ2500's because this one had a very good lens. The only reason, for me buying the FZ2500 would be for its outstanding video capabilities. As it is, I can take my ultra high definition videos on my FZ1000 and convert them to 8 megapixel stills, If I so desire, another thing that the Sony cannot do. In the old days when Sears Mail Order was king and in their catalogs they would feature three similar products, one being good, the next one being better, and the next being best. I would classify the FZ2500 Panasonic as being very, very good, and the Sony RX10IV being the best. My final word is, Sony has read me perfectly, It was worth the extra money for me to buy RX10IV, because of its superb lens. January 8, 2018: Now that I have had this camera for around 3 months I have to admit it is the best camera that I have ever wrapped my hands around and I have a closet full of Canons and Minolta Cameras along with a bag full of lens. I am an Amateur but this is one sweet camera! With the Zeiss lens, I think it is the best all around camera in the world. Happy picture taking! Rick I think everyone that has never seen the RX10IV at its best should turn to U-tube and pullup : Sony RX10IV 4k Sample Video All-real World & Lab Testing Footage by Jay Sony Apha Lab. He takes a 4K video with his RX10 camera. It has zoom shots of geese on a lake.These zoom shots are spectacular. These zooms do not stop at 600mm, but just like the energizer bunny just keeps on going and going, right on up to 100x. I watched those videos and wept I was so jealous. IMHO videos such as these will eventually be the demise of the ILC. Up date 03-07-2019 Final note: Sony has a problem organizing their cameras. They do not do as well as the Canon cameras. I am trying to say the right words to express what I am trying to say. There should be an easier way of scrolling through their different subject matter of programs to make it easier to find out what the camera does. Again, Alexander White's book is a God sent book for the RX10Mk4. It is a complicated camera and once you figure the system out, it will do about anything that camera's do with in reason and then some. It is a wonder camera but it is complicated and Sony has always had trouble making their cameras less complicated and simpler to use. Bottom line the Sony RX10MK4 camera has an one inch sensor that slows the camera down a little in low-light situations. I love this camera but it is easy to forget what you have learned with this camera that has so many complicated things to learn, being a 75 year old man that I am. Rick

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent backup/travel/general use camera
*by K***R on November 29, 2019*

For photos and video, I generally prefer the Sony alpha system full frame cameras. My main mirrorless camera is the Sony a7s ii, which I like for its excellent low light performance. It's great for photos and video, although I would love to have the Sony a7r iv for photography. Financial constraints require tradeoffs, and these are the ones I've made. For similar reasons, although I'd really like to get certain G-Master lenses (esp. the 24-70, a few of the primes, and one of the long telephotos), I'm satisfied, for now, with a set of Rokinon cinelenses (24, 35, 50, 85), along with the 28-70 kit lens that I occasionally use for autofocus situations or on the gimbal. There are a number of reasons why I've chosen the fixed-lens RX10 Mk IV as my second camera. The drawbacks are immediately apparent (one inch sensor, fixed lens.) But there are a lot of advantages, especially given what you get for the price. Here are the things I like about this camera: 1. The fixed lens is a very sharp 28-600mm zoom. To get that much reach out of any lens I could get on the a7sii, I would be well into five figures, which I can't afford. And to get that reach through a series of primes would require lens-switching time which isn't practical in run-and-gun photography situations. More and more often, I find myself choosing this camera over the full frame, because I can be there to quickly get the shot. 2. The 1" sensor is actually very good. I'm happy with the images I can get from it. 3. The camera doesn't look intimidating. I look like a tourist with it, and therefore can avoid being challenged in cases where a camera might seem threatening to someone. Also, the monitor panel on the back can be turned up for easy monitoring. I rarely find myself looking through the viewfinder. More and more often, I'm taking photos at hip level, where it looks like I'm fiddling with the camera's settings rather than taking pictures. These are often the best pictures I get in a day of shooting. 4. Although I prefer not to shoot video with this camera, I can get pretty good quality 4K video out of the camera if the lighting is good. I like to carry it as a second camera when I don't think I'll need a second camera as a "just in case" camera that doesn't take up a lot of space in the bag. It's also a credible backup if my first camera breaks or fails. 5. Turns out, the zoom is pretty smooth. You can occasionally get one of those great '70's-looking slow-zoom shots on this camera on the cheap, with nothing else but a tripod. 6. One time my audio recorder broke, and I patched a shotgun mic into this camera and used it to record sync sound. This worked!, and saved the day. 7. If you don't have a rig built, a bunch of batteries charged, etc., you can just grab this camera and run out the door. Sometimes this is a really nice option to have. 8. Sometimes you show up with a big rig built, and you realize what you need is just to get down in the dirt with a small camera. If you have this camera with you, you can do this without taking a half-hour to tear everything down. I really like having this option. If you follow pro Sony shooters on Instagram or other platforms, and you look at the technical specs, you'll find that many of them are now taking 25-75% of their photos (especially street photos) on either this camera or on the RX100, which is a miniature version of this camera with a 24-200 lens. I think their reasons are more or less the same as the ones I listed above. These Sony cameras keep getting better and better. They've brought a lot of pleasure into my life, and they're helping me to transition from a career primarily oriented around writing, to a more dexterous career in which I can find and tell stories in multiple media. I'm a big fan of these cameras in general, and of the RX10 Mk IV in particular, and can recommend it with great enthusiasm.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sony Cyber‑Shot RX10 IV with 0.03 Second Auto-Focus & 25x Optical Zoom (DSC-RX10M4), Black
- Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion 1020mAh Rechargeable Battery
- Sony BC-TRW W Series Battery Charger

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