It’s been nearly a year since Sony announced the RX100III- their third iteration of the camera that has consistently pushed the limits of what’s possible in the point-and-shoot market segment. With the announcement of the Sony RX100 IV, Sony looks to push the envelope even further by packing 1/32000 sec shutter and native 4K video capture.
WHAT? That’s right,there’s no typo in that last sentence. The Sony RX100IVis more than an incremental step-up from the previous model and definitely looking to push the limits of what can be achieved in a point-and-shoot camera. Make no mistake the RX100 line of point-and-shoot cameras have a lot to offer to a variety of photographers and the latest model keeps adding to what is possible in a compact camera.
The Sony RX100 was originally announced nearly three years ago today and continues to offer some of the best in-class images. Sony truly broke the mold with the introduction of their backside illuminated 1-inch type EXMOR CMOS sensor. Since then, the RX100has brought an increasing number of refinements in image quality and their abilities with low-light operation as well as improved video features. The all new RX100 IV continues the innovation trend with an all new “stacked” EXMOR CMOS sensor paired with a DRAM module allowing the RX100IV to freeze high speed action and capture moments that wouldn’t otherwise be visible to the naked eye. Like the prior iterations of the RX100, the RX100 IV has 1/20000 second mechanical shutter, however, the RX100 Mk IVincorporates an electronic shutter to bring the max shutter speed to an amazing 1/32000 second.
As previously mentioned, the RX100 IV adds the ability to shoot 4K videos natively using Sony’s XAVC S video codec at 30 frames per second. The addition of 4K video capture to the RX100 IV make this a truly pocketable 4K camera with a large sensor and advanced camera controls. The RX100 isn’t just adding higher resolution either, the RX100 IV hasthe ability to record super slow-motion video at up to 40x slower than the standard rate, allowing users to capture and replay fleeting moments of action with incredible detail, resolution and clarity. The RX100IV allows you to choose from 280fps up to 960fps in super slow-motion.
The Sony RX100 family of cameras are without a doubt a photographer’s point-and-shoot. The full range of RX100 cameras have lots to offer and now at a full range of prices to boot. Whether you’re budget conscious or a technophile that must have the latest and greatest; each RX100 comes with a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-70mm (35mm equivalent) lens with a max aperture range of f/1.8-2.0, a 3-inch TFT LCD screen, a robust ISO sensitivity range of ISO80-ISO12800.On the higher end, the RX100III and IV come with integrated electronic OLED viewfinder (SVGA resolution and XVGA respectively) to let you compose your shots the way that works best for you.
The introduction of the Sony RX100IVadds a truly high-end experience for the family of RX cameras. Still roughly the size of a deck of cards, the RX100 family of cameras offers crisp detail, great color reproduction, and portability that’s unmatched in this class. With the RX100IV Sony has brought even more high-end video capture tools to even more photography enthusiasts; making the future of video capture (4K recording) even more accessible. There’s never been as much innovation crammed into a family of cameras and you can pick one up that fits your need and budget; so if you’ve been consider a camera that’s small enough to fit every aspect of your life, make sure to check out the full RX100 line of point-and-shoot cameras.
