Product Reviews

Love my new Sony camera ,, easy for close up and distance all with one lens, its a new hobby for me and it makes photography very simple

I bought this to replace my SLR and all the lenses etc as I never used it much as lugging it around was a pain. The Sony RX10M4 covers everything my old kit did and more with so many great features. I would highly recommend this camera for anyone who wants to take fantastic photos without the hassle of carrying loads of kit with you.

I have had the camera for 2 years and it is a brilliant "One Stop Camera ", from macro to telephoto and all between. You need to study the handbook to get the best out of it.

Only just bought camera so will write review in a week or so

Saw the results this camera produced compared to my Nikon P900 and was very impressed. The Nikon is a a fantastic camera for the price, -the RX10 IV is 3 times the price of the Nikon- but I wanted the picture quality of the Sony. Only had the Sony a week so still unfolding it's potential.

Bought in the middle of a pandemic so haven't been able to get out much, few photos of our cats and a few outside by the river have given me pretty good results, want to get off auto settings but need guidance from more experienced friends when we can meetvuon

This is an amazing camera. I am a quite keen wildlife photographer, and most of my images have been taken with a Canon DSLR. Having bought the Sony and tried it out for some days, I have taken the huge step of selling all my Canon equipment in order to pay for the Sony and have NO regrets. It is not so good in low light, but exceeds all my expectations in every other respect. I cannot recommend it too highly.

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still learning how to use it, so far a Great ! wee camera.

Great picture quality, light and simple to use. Fantastic options for a PRO photographer as well as the Novice

I have had this a couple of weeks and am already getting some great shots. The quality of the photo and moving is excellent and very easy to use with plenty of bells and whistles.

As a long term user of a CSC with a bagful of lenses, I wanted a quality bridge camera for everyday out & about use. The Sony RX10 iv fits the bill perfectly,is a quality product and delivers top results for a 1 inch sensor. The Sony menu lives up to it's reputation. It is comprehensive & only reveals it's worth after much study & reference to third party explanations.

My main subject of photography is wild life and whilst I have another DSLR with a long lens, my Sony RX10 iv has become my "go to" camera for everyday work. My only concern is that above 800 ISO the picture quality is quite grainy which makes using it in poor light or in winter a bit difficult.

I bought this camera, before heading for holidays. After 3 months, I very happy with this purchase. I used to have other Sony cameras, but this model is the best I've ever had. Making pictures is very easy. The best feature of this camera is an outstanding optical zoom.

Used to have lots of gear. DSLR with various lenses. All gone and replaced by one camera. Check it out.

I have not really had much chance to use this camera as we are in a period of self isolation, but so far it has been excellent. One small gripe is the poor battery life.

Bought this camera about 8 weeks ago and took it to The Gambia on a birdwatching trip. Took 9600 photos and most of them are just awesome. This camera has allowed me to photos I couldn't have dreamed of as an amateur photographer. Its auto focus and tracking are fantastic. thank you Sony.

I bought this just over a month ago and pleased with the results

I have used other bridge cameras in the past and DSLR's as well. But I am at an age now that doesn't want to carry lenses. So after looking at videos and talking to a friend that owns a RX10 Mk3 I decided to go for the Mk4. And I don't think that I made a mistake. It does everything that I want and better.

haven't had time to try camera out to date, looking forward to getting out and taking some photos, seems to be well made and has plenty of features, I am only a novice, but hope to get some reasonable results.

I bought this camera two weeks ago and I’m very pleased that I did, the focus speed is amazing. Perfect for birding

I upgraded from what I considered to be a great super zoom make and model and boy was I impressed with the superior quality, optical performance and ease of use. Highly recommended for wildlife photographers. It’s one of those purchases that one wonders why one didn’t purchase in the first place.

I have now had this great little camera about 6 weeks and I am overwhelmed with the results. I have downsized from a heavy but comprehensive DSLR system. I took one of my first pictures of a friends hawk and 600mm handheld at 400th gave me pin sharp whiskers on his face you can barely see with the naked eye. The owner of the bird promptly went out and got the same camera. It doesn't disappoint on anything I have used it for . I have purchased a 3rd party guide as the Sony menus are very random and anything but intuitive but the camera is wonderful.

Very happy with results and I’m a complete amateur

I spent months doing my homework before buying this camera and I have no regrets. One of the main features I wanted it for was the auto focus at long focal lengths. It works very well. It takes a while to learn settings, but worth practising with. Image quality is good considering the sensor size, but the dynamic range at low light is the main thing I would like to see improvement on with the next model if at all possible. It's still very good for what it is.

Magical dynamic range, wondrous zoom abilities, still a bit to learn - good clear manual - so many features to master. Robust construction .... so far so good!

I think this camera will produce the quality of image that I've wished for for some time. Whilst it is pretty complicated, the menu is helpful and the online full manual (pdf) is very good. A good quality product.

A dream camera, takes just the best images. The 600mm zoom gives real scope to my creativity.

I bought this 6 months ago as I was going on a trip and didn’t want to take a load of lenses for my DSLR. Read loads about bridge cams and this came out on top, easy now to see why. It’s simply brilliant, easy to use, can shoot close Up and oh that zoom!! Auto modes, there are two one kinda hdr, are really intuitive. I’m no pro, a good enthusiastic amateur but, it’s now my walkabout cam - pic quality is really, really good. If you mainly shoot your family and friends, want to pick up and shoot but still want to take your time to plan and shoot every now and then, this is it, best out there in my view.

I have been using the camera for a few weeks now and think it is a cracking product, great performance from a bridge camera.

I have only just bought this because it looks like a great replacement for my Nex 5. It has both a screen and a viewfinder. The Nex 5 often could not be used in bright conditions. The view finder comes on automatically when it senses your eye near it. It is a bridge camera and does not need me to change lenses. Most of my photographs call for a telephoto lens. This is always available. The Nex 5 needs a flash attachment to be fitted. I always leave it on but it cannot be used properly when the telephoto lens is fitted. The RX10 iv has a pop up flash ready whenever I want to use it. The RX19 iv will focus through the glass on my back door while the Nex 5 would only focus on specks of dirt on the glass. Focusing is quicker than the Nex 5 and usually detects what I am looking at. The Nex 5 had a mind of its own. I was attracted by the ability to focus on the eyes of animals. I think that this is essential for my personal enjoyment. It is only available after updating the software. This was simple enough to achieve once I read the instructions properly on the computer screen. It should be possible to download new photographs wirelessly but I have not mastered this yet. The RX10 iv looks good and feels good but I have only taken a few test photographs so far. What has pleased me most is probably discovering that it uses the same battery as the Nex 5.

After 4 months of using my RX10M4 I haven’t had my DSLR out it’s case in that time.

I bought this after seeing the photos my husband gets with this camera. It is a good alternative to a mirrorless body with replaceable lenses when travelling or hiking with weight restrictions. Especially for wildlife photography in difficult environments.

I am an 81 year old wildlife hobby photographer. I bought this camera a couple of weeks ago to down weight from my Fuji and Canon which were just getting too heavy for me with their large 100-400mm lenses on the front, and quite honestly I am struggling to get high quality, close-up images of the birds I love. Both the Canon and Fuji had spot, and I mean "spot" focussing, this doesn't, it has a small focus "box" so I find it hard to accurately focus on small birds in bushes! If it does have a spot I haven't found it yet! The menu is VAST as it is also sold as a video camera. It also has a touch screen, which so far I have disabled as it kept moving my focus area away from the centre where I want it. I also find the image stabilisation lacking, just doesn't seem to do much at full zoom? I'm only a couple of weeks down the line so hoping to improve as I get used to it. Also, to be fair I am comparing this with high end Canon and Fuji products so maybe not a fair comparison.

I bought this camera 14 days ago in preparation for a trip to Kenya in January. I had hoped that the upgrade would have come out, but in the end I couldn’t wait any longer. From my experiences so far it’s the best camera that I’ve bought and complements my Nikon P 1000. My previous Sony camera had been on a 6000 with four lensesand I much prefer this as easier to operate and for what I’ve seen so far produces as good as if not better pictures. It’s an expensive item but you pay for quality and there’s nothing that I’ve seen so far that I don’t like. Highly recommended

After much research, I bought this RX10 iv bridge camera instead of a longer zoom for my DSLR. It’s amazing, I’m absolutely thrilled with it! Within the first week, I have got the most stunning image quality photo’s, that appear wonderfully sharp, with great dynamic range and with the most beautiful colours. I am relieved to find that it definitely rivals my Canon DSLR (if it hadn’t I would’ve been very disappointed)! Within the camera, you can tweak the creative style settings to complement the type of photography that you do. Because I do a lot of seascapes (where the land and sky can have big differences from dark to light), I’m also finding the exposure bracketing useful. The massive zoom range is allowing me to go from beautiful wide seascapes to close-ups of the sea birds within it. This is allowing me to achieve so much with one camera, without having to lug any other lenses around! It’s definitely improved my photographic capabilities and results. I’m also thrilled to be able to achieve a narrow depth of field easily, where required. It is in a higher price bracket than I was originally considering, but I’m now feeling that with the results it’s achieving, it’s definitely been the right decision. So much fun!

I have only used in auto so far. Pictures good. Video good. Need to learn the manual settings to get the best out of this camera.

Bought it in May and have been been delighted by it

This is a really outstanding camera. I have owned a variety of DSLR cameras in the past and this is every bit as good - without the weight and clutter of a multi-lens set up. A great but of kit that produces superb images.

I brought this 2 weeks ago after getting back from Kenya, the weight of my Canon 7d mk2 and my Sigma 150- 600 lens was to much.the Sony reviews About RX10 mk4 was good so got one, got to get to grips with the menu not like Canon. But hopefully will be a good buy time will tell. Any tips would be appreciated.

As the happy owner of an HX400V, I was becoming more aware of the limitations of a small sensor and contemplating an upgrade. Then the optical stabilisation failed, a fault that appears to be widespread, and generally happening about 2-3 years after purchase. Frankly, I was very cross about this as the repair was going to cost rather more than half the cost of a replacement. This brought forward the quest for another camera, and I was initially disinclined to get another Sony. I spent weeks researching all of the alternatives, but wanted to stay with a bridge camera for the great convenience of having most, iif not all, of the DSLR facilities without having to carry large and expensive lenses about with me. I searched in vain for a non-Sony camera that had all of the functions of the HX400V but with a larger 1" sensor. In the end, the RX10 was the only alternative, and version 4 had features that I particularly liked such as the quicker focussing, and the faster burst frame rate. It also offered GPS info' embedded in the EXIF data via a permanent smart phone link. In use, I have been delighted with the results, with very accurate rendering of subtle colours and good results in difficult conditions. The range of controls and facilities is impressive, as it the ability to set the programmable buttons and functions to suit the needs of the user. Pricey? Yes, but in use I have been delighted to have dipped my hand in my pocket rather deeper than I had planned. A flexible and versatile camera that gives very good results and is a delight to use, just so long as the image stabilisation holds up.

I've owned the fabulous RX10 III for 3-4 years so now was the perfect time to move up to the ultimate Sony RX10 IV. I have no need to go through all the wonderful features. The fact I owned the previous version for 4 years and loved it says a lot. The fact I bought the new one says it ALL. It's a terrific camera, never gives any issues and takes professional high quality pictures that I always use in my magazine. If you like taking sport/wildlife shots then I recommend also getting an extreme pro 300mbs chip as this camera is very campable of using that super high speed for best results when shooting 14 frames a second. The Movie quality is incredible. I love taking movies on 25 zoom, say a couple walking on a cliff top, then slowly pulling out to show the whole cliff, boats, birds and two small people. The RX10 IV does this faultlessly with no shake and hand held. It's so flexible. Close ups of insects are easy, even close ups of ants. I take them from 5 meters away and they are perfect and so quick to do. You certainly won't go wrong with this incredibly versatile camera, it's my favouite.

I've only owned this camera for a couple of weeks, so not fully explored it's full potential. But what I have seen and used, is very encouraging. The camera lacks an English text operation manual, but this can easily be downloaded as a PDF. The camera menu is easily understood and to use. So far, the photographs that I have taken, which do not include moving targets, have been very impressive. Obviously, the 600mm zoom is a real selling point with excellent results. Like any camera, the RX10 IV has it's limitations, but to date, I am very impressed.

Unquestionably the perfect all round camera, first class results straight from the box. Purchased to replace my cumbersome interchangeable lens kit, it is a delight to carry and use. Exceptionally fast and accurate exposure and focusing.Total satisfaction!

I bought the Sony as a replacement for a trusty old Nikon D40. Firstly I was a little surprised that the Sony is actually no lighter or smaller than the old Nikon (with Tamron 16-300 lens). The next thing is that I found the autofocus modes quite difficult to set up on the Sony, and also the black level and aperture settings seem a little strange in Auto mode. Nevertheless, when you get the camera set up correctly, the actual picture quality is first class. I need to do a training course to get the best out of this camera.

Having been a canon eos fan for years and years with a collection of cameras and lenses I found myself taking less kit out each time I went out. Started looking at alternatives and decided on the Sony rx10 Mark 4. I have been very surprised by the quality and ease of use of the camera. The fast focusing is amazing and allows me to take sharp pictures of never still grandchildren. Huge zoom with built in image stabiliser works really well. A very good buy.

I upgraded from the M3 and found it to be so much better at focussing especially on moving things. The new sensor also gives better results. Connecting to my tablet to download images and also control the camera is easier as well.

Great camera - only had it a little while, so still learning with it, but had great results from day 1

Easy to use, great quality images, and covers all the range of focal lengths.

I bought the RX10M4 a month ago as a supplement to my Nikon D7000 SLR and P7100 compact kit. The SLR and longer lenses are a bit too heavy for travel. The sharpness of the RX10M4 lens is amazing - in good light probably better than the D7000 with a good Nikon lens but there is more digital noise at faster ISO settings. The Sony camera's focus is fast and very accurate.I like the full HD/4K/high frame rate movie facilities as well. The high continuous shutter burst rate is great for capturing just the right moment - e.g. a drop of water bouncing off the surface. I have found getting to know the camera a bit more difficult than I expected. There are lots of options available but so many require delving into the menu system - more so than the Nikon. Other slightly negative points are the battery life and 'feel' of some of the switches but I knew that before buying. All cameras have compromises but on balance I am very happy with the RX10M4 and the pictures it can produce.

Currently being repaired (moisture) never had a camera die on me like this one, put it in a bag after a sudden downpour, when I got home it was dead.recovered after 3 days in a silica gel bag, then died again in high humidity situation in Andalusia, was hoping to photograph migrating raptors. Waiting to see what repair bill is as it’s not covered under warranty (2 weeks old)

Iv not had the camera many weeks but my first thoughts and results are highly impressive, if been using a Nikon 750 with a multitude of lenses and find the sony much easy to take out and about, the results are impressive to say the least. My only problem is the door to remove the memory card as it's a little tight for big fingers.

I never thought the day would come when I would say that it was a real joy and a privilege to own a specific camera; for although I feel sure there is better to come, for a fixed lens alternative to a DSLR the Sony RX10iv Bridge camera ticks virtually all the right boxes. Its ergonomic design, intuitive layout, ease in use of the controls, and more importantly, the high end quality of the images it produces, are an inviting inspirational driving force, urging the need to get out and shoot; Without the need to carry a multiple of heavier optical lenses necessary to cover the equivalent range from 24 mm to 600 mm and beyond, as associated with using regular DSLR equipment. I mention 600 mm and beyond, in the reality of advances made in a technological increased zoom capacity enabled by the Vario-Sonnar T* lens, the I” type sensor and the BIONZ X image processor’s advanced algorithm. Where in, combining the use of the Clear Image Zoom option with the Extra Fine .jpeg file format, the Sony RX10iv effectively provides an equivalent reach of 1200 mm with excellent results. And last but not least, the 0.03 second Auto Focus is truly a joy.

Bought it one year ago. Very good lens from Macro up to 600mm. Very clean images. Many very good options under Auto settings. Must learn to use it . Must download HELP manual to completely understand how to set up your needs

I bought this camera less than a month ago and I am now wading through the mysteries of the menu system. I have had many different cameras so I have been able to use the Sony at a basic level and I am well pleased with the results. I have found the layout quite intuitive with buttons and dials where I would expect them to be. Ease of use has not been a problem for me but I believe it would be for a newcomer to photography. Furthermore the online User Manual runs to 600 plus pages and referring to it may not be possible away from a computer. I have invested in Alexander White's "Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 IV". It is much more expensive than other bridge super zooms but the combination it offers of the Zeiss zoom, the enhanced AF speed and 24fps compensate a little. Even in the short time that I have had the camera I feel I can recommend it as a very competent instrument.

I bought this about a month ago as I could no longer manage to carry around a full frame DSLR and assorted lenses. I had expected a loss of quality with the smaller sensor but expected the advantage of not missing a shot whilst changing lens. Most of my photography is nature and landscape which requires a lot of walking over difficult terrain and I am in my 70's so the weight saving is a big plus. The pictures are pin sharp and as I never print bigger than A3 no noticeable loss of definition. I am still learning to use all the features but so far have been pleasantly surprised, in fact the only small gripe I have is that in my opinion a premium product such as this should really come with a battery charger included. And perhaps on the next upgrade a second card slot would be nice.