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

[@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

[@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 :)

[@pointeplusplus]

I bought the RX-100iv back in 2016 and still use it!

[@MattyDCCollins]

good for you not buying in to the need to upgrade with all the new cameras over the years haha

[@laylaimperatori6100]

250$ is wild! I can’t even find it on marketplace below 800$ 😮

[@MattyDCCollins]

yeah I got lucky for sure but I do see them on marketplace once and a while for around there

[@nmlsaiya]

here in chile is at 700 usd brand new.. no items on used products

[@thomasstrudwick94]

Sure you're not looking at the VI rather than the IV?

[@titaniumshell]

insane price for the m4. I recommend you buy a stick on filter mount and add a lens cap. Mine is rigged up with a smallrig cage and filter mount. You can assign the lens ring for shifting focal length if your zoom switch isnt working correctly. Although this has a built in ND I recommend getting a VND for it too.

[@MattyDCCollins]

I would love all of that, yeah sometimes the ND filter wasn't strong enough.

[@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

[@marcozg77]

I just bought the M3 as my secondary camera. I'm using a full frame equipment normally on my foto trips but have started cycling and wanted to have a lightweight all-in-one solution. I find the 24 to 70 mm range is sufficient for many situations and the image quality is fine. The camera has a decent evf, and is easy to use. It does of course not provide the "mechanical" haptic feel of my Nikon D750 with its huge optical viewfinder, but it does allow you to manual focus quite well and it offers just enough haptic manual control.

[@MattyDCCollins]

Congrats on your purchase :) It's a fun one!

[@therafa_br]

You can manually hold the flash upwards and use it as a bounce flash, I did this several times with mine :) There is a mod where you can remove the 4k video time limit and also you can use a powerbank connected to the usb port of the camera and it will work while charging :) I use mine to shoot several hours timelapses. It's a really great little camera!

[@MattyDCCollins]

that's such a cool feature to bounce light haha imma try that

[@ronaldlee3537]

If you need a more recent Sony RX100 camera, I would suggest a -5a(35mm-equiv 24-70mm) or a -7(35mm-equiv 24-200mm). I have worn out a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and a Canon Powershot S100. I would also get the rubber grip for the rigth side for $15US.

[@MattyDCCollins]

Thanks for the advice :)

[@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

[@20111111jorg]

I have the M6 and you crop with the zoom lens. As this is my third RX I agree with the fragility point. The newer ones are phase detect AF. My main beef with Fuji is only one (23mm?) lens so that was out for traveling (& the inflated cost). Enjoyed your review.

[@MattyDCCollins]

Thanks for the comment man, jealous you have the m6 haha - yeah I like the zoom on this camera for sure

[@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

[@love2huntbooks2]

Is it an optical viewfinder or ev?

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yes, electronic pop up viewfinder that works good!

[@jacoriat]

I cant find the fuji at that price.. I only find it at 2500 before taxes :/

[@MattyDCCollins]

That darn Fuji tax… lol in all seriousness I want one

[@mirmenjess]

what camera settings did you use to produce those indoor pics because mine don’t come out like that 😢

[@MattyDCCollins]

just use flash and lower your shutter speed to 1/4 or 1 second in between there and move the camera while you shoot

[@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 :)

[@rikm1989]

It is possible, Imaging Edge Mobile is the name of the app you need to transfer the files. Works pretty well!

[@allhunter1469]

Just to let you know guys this camera aint cheap its rare to find it at that price i got my mark 3 in mint condition for 800 cad and now i got mark 4 for almost 900 dollars so yeah

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yeah good call Hunter it's so hit or miss on marketplace whether you find one for a good value

[@noneyourbusiness2509]

This video helped me out a lot thank you !!

[@MattyDCCollins]

glad you liked it noneyobizznessssss

[@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!

[@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.

[@user-eu3uf6rw8c]

is this better than the sony zv1 in terms of videography?

[@MattyDCCollins]

great question - I would go with the zv1 personally!

[@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

[@JayGermano]

20mp...can enlarge photos to much more than "small prints".

[@MattyDCCollins]

haha true.

[@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

[@kemarbell]

Yes sir

[@MattyDCCollins]

YESSIIRRR! 🔥

[@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!

[@Giorgodacat]

Bro i thought you were a super popular youtuber

[@MattyDCCollins]

haha thanks, but i'm just getting started :)

[@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

[@davidleigh7698]

Just buy a used MK1, cheaper, smaller and photos are equally as good

[@MattyDCCollins]

not a bad call, i'd imagine the video is worse but photo is just as good?

[@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

[@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!