Sony RX100 IV Review: Is It Worth Buying in 2024?

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0:00 - Sample Video
0:51 - Premise and Prices
2:20 - PROS
3:56 - Photo Samples
6:29 - CONS
10:39 - Verdict
10:58 - Fuji Film Sims are a Gimmick
11:37 - Buy THIS instead?
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[@noneyourbusiness2509]

This video helped me out a lot thank you !!

[@MattyDCCollins]

glad you liked it noneyobizznessssss

[@longrider9551]

I love this line of cameras so much I have 2, first bought for my motorcycle trip, they just work great, only downside is battery not great must have 3 or 4 for full day ✌

[@MattyDCCollins]

haha yessss the battery life is so bad! I want them to update this line ASAP lol

[@JasonKopelman]

I mainly need a camera for travel to take photos of my toddler. Mainly at Disney 🎉 I prefer this form factor but what do you recommend? I think photo stabilization and auto-focus is most important feature. No real price cap.

[@MattyDCCollins]

I actually love this camera too for getting it in to parks and sporting events, people don't question it! Any newer cameras are going to have better AF than this so just do your research but if price isn't any issue I like the idea of the fuji x100 V if they drop in price

[@d9nyell]

Did you have trouble sharing files? I cannot send the photos I take my phone and i’ve been looking to figure out how. Thanks!

[@MattyDCCollins]

I actually haven't tried the wireless transfer on it - I know that Sony has a new app though :)

[@randolphcroft4212]

I've had an RX100iii and gave it to a friend. It missed some close-up shots, as a travel photographer, so I got an RX100vii and am finally fully satisfied. I keep it in my bag with a few extra batteries, because it does such a better job than my phone. My best shots get printed up 20x30 on average, so it matters what I'm getting, file-focus-resolution wise. I also have Leica and the Sony a1 for business (real-estate and art insurance) but they're huge and heavy in comparison.

[@MattyDCCollins]

sounds like you have some unreal tools for photography! I'd love the Vii but this does the trick for now :)

[@jotjotzzz5357]

Save your money and just get the older versions of the x100 line. I owned the x100 original when it first came out. I stopped upgrading after the x100T. It was great enough for the travel photography I do and still happy with it. The latest version adds superfluous features that I don’t use.

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yeah that's a good call, unfortunately they are still selling for $800 USD for the x100T

[@nobody1841]

I got one of these small Sony cams, regrettably just to move the focus point requires several menu engagements to complete what should be a simple task. How can it be this hard? What am I missing?

[@MattyDCCollins]

are you sure? I use the d-pad to move around the point control focus

[@nobody1841]

@@MattyDCCollins Sony rx100m6. I keep thinking, it cant be this hard. But it seems to be for me.

[@poutsma.productions]

@@nobody1841 Try the bottom autofocus area function!

[@chad4826]

@@nobody1841 you should be able to just press the dial pad and change your focus area.

[@HectorHughMunro]

As someone who has a Fuji and a Sony RX100, the Sony is good but not if you're using it above 800 ISO when file quality falls below what I would call acceptable. It also barely has any bokeh. In a well lit scene, the Sony is good and it has the advantage that I don't feel that I'm likely to be robbed for it. I wouldn't use it for landscapes as it doesn't have the subtlety of a Fuji. The colours are much better on the Fuji. The crop factor on a one inch sensor is x2.7 so f/1.8 is actually f/4.86 at the widest. On balance, a modern iPhone in RAW is as good as the Sony as long as you're not cropping..

[@longrider9551]

zoomed in to 200 and get close background more out of focus than at 23 f2, also autofocus is way better in RX and truly a pocketable camera, with todays noise reduction software noise not so much an issue

[@MattyDCCollins]

This is super helpful hector. Thanks buddy I’ll keep it dialed under 800 iso

[@itsawave3127]

Which fuji do you use?

[@HectorHughMunro]

@@itsawave3127 X-Pro1, 2, 3, XT3, XH2. The main one that lives in my bag is the X-Pro2 though the XH2 is technically superior in almost every way.

[@andreacebrian5642]

Which app do you use to connect the camera to the iPhone?

[@MattyDCCollins]

hmm I used to use play memories but I think Sony just came out with a new app!

[@love2huntbooks2]

Is it an optical viewfinder or ev?

[@HectorHughMunro]

EV

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yes, electronic pop up viewfinder that works good!

[@barknkams8528]

is it too big or heavy to carry in your pockets or for the streets?

[@MattyDCCollins]

jacket pocket is fine but jean pocket is a little heavy - still works though

[@CramSessions-ci7im]

Dang, $250 is a deal! I'm still using the RX100 III and honestly would buy it again if it ever craps out on me. I don't see any reason to upgrade haha.

[@MattyDCCollins]

hahh yeah they were ahead of their time for sure!

[@kemarbell]

Yes sir

[@MattyDCCollins]

YESSIIRRR! 🔥

[@rbmads5619]

Is this a one inch sensor?

[@MattyDCCollins]

It is yeah! Same size as those ZV-1 cameras but some cool added features, I guess newer isn't always better lol

[@velvetvideo]

..its $700 on Amazon...that's nuts

[@MattyDCCollins]

hahah yeah I got a great deal :)

[@QuarktaschemitSenf]

If you dont need the flippable screen or view finder and just want to get into photography you can find the mark 1 for about 150 Euros

[@eleonora_monti]

seen on ticktok this camera is perfect for taking shots on concerts due to zoom quality. is that true?

[@MattyDCCollins]

the zoom is a cool feature but to be honest it would be great for concerts because of the built in flash :)

[@eleonora_monti]

@@MattyDCCollins tysm

[@chasenuuhiwa]

Hard to take some of your Cons into consideration when you are reviewing a used camera

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yeah honestly it was hard to come up with a lot of cons :) such a beast of a camera for the money

[@JustZG]

No it's not. But i would love an update to the incredible rx1r ii

[@MattyDCCollins]

hahah I like your summary. I totally agree about the update being necessary! They would sell like HOT CAKES!

[@Itaketoomanypics]

i had the mk iv its so busted up i need to buy a new one on ebay. i love it alot

[@MattyDCCollins]

yeah they kinda are fragile cameras but when they work, an awesome tool for photos and video

[@blocknovice]

Is it worth getting repaired?