I bought this camera used from a friend of mine as my first ever camera. It really got me into photograpy. I really love it as a hobby now, learning new things etc. It can achieve really good bokeh effect too especially at higher mm-s like 600 or even at 24mm if you have plenty of space, or close focusing. As you mentioned it can struggle in bad light conditions when you need fast shutter speed, crop hard for small birds, and it cannot handle high ISO well like a full frame camera, but AI noise redusction can help sometimes. This camera is a very good starter camera, and in our country it's way cheaper than an equal quality full frame with a same decent lens. The price/quality ratio is very good and you can enjoy this camera when you get to know how to use it properly and using lightroom to edit your raw photos. Of course I want to upgrade to full frame when I can afford it.
This is actually the camera I currently own! A friend of mine who is a photographer recommended it. He uses it mostly while travelling. I had an old second hand camera before this one and was always very frustrated that I couldn't get closer to the birds and zoom in more, so I noticed huge improvements in my pictures. I am mainly a walker who enjoys birds and nature and I love this camera. Very handy to figure out what exactly is running/flying around very far away too. Thanks to the super zoom I recently figured out I was looking at an otter running around in daylight!
I bought one today. I had a Canon m6 mk2 with 6 lenses that I swapped in and got a descent price for. I’m travelling in the summer on a motorcycle and a bulky backpack isn’t preferrable to handle. So this will be my major camera for the next couple of years instead. I think it’s good enough for my needs.
In 2024, I'm seeing this camera, released in 2017, still being rated among the best wildlife / bird photography cameras available. In a list I saw today, it was the only bridge camera in this list of 5 "bests".
I learned about this camera earlier this week, and bought it yesterday. Hiking in the Colorado mountains I switch between birds, flowers and insects and whatever else interests me. Carrying 15 pounds of camera and lenses, having to take of my backpack and laying it on the dirty or wet or snowy ground to switch to a difference lens just gets to be too cumbersome. RX10's 24 to 600mm compared to my 90d, 18-55mm, 70-300mm, 150-600mm and 110mm macro? And having my camera plus Sigma 150-600 draped over my shoulder when getting on and off of my ebike during a bike ride? CONVENIENCE. This is worth a try, spring is coming in only 47 days. And let's not forget my biggest problem in the summer: bringing all my stuff on a 5000 mile motorcycle trip: I was running out of space.
Yes, but there are actually many, many of these kinds of bridge cameras. They're very practical and one can choose one for the price vs quality vs etc etc.
The RX10iv is a miracle of photo/video technology. If I could only have one camera and lens, this would be it. I keep waiting for the RX10v to come out.
@@whippedcreampictures I got both (RX10 M3, Tamron 18-300 on Sony A6000) to me: RX10 is way above, in terms of zoom. Raw quality is kinda the same... The RX is god for birding, or animals, but not for sports (not super fast AF)
This has actually been my main camera for the last 2 years. I recently got a full-frame mirrorless setup and I still use the RX10 IV all the time. It's a nice backup and I like being able to take mega-zoom shots. Anytime I'm going somewhere where carrying a true 600mm would be impractica, it's my go-to.
I was in Valley of Fire State park, and was shooting a macro shot of a beautiful desert flower. Then, my wife explained “Look!,” I wheeled around extended the lens to 550mm and shot Big Horn Sheep that filled the frame. The camera was a Sony RX10 MKIV. I was happy with it then and still am now. In good light with prints up to 20”x20” the camera has excellent results.
I've owned one of these for about 18 months and am very happy with my purchase. As long as the lighting is good, I get great stills and 4K video. My use case doesn't allow for a full interchangeable lens set-up and the 600mm reach is invaluable to me.
"As long as the lighting is good" is key! I have a Nikon B700 that goes even further than 600mm. However, the picture is awful when ISO is greater than 400. It's a good supplemental camera, but my A6700 is my main one. OTOH, a 1 inch sensor might actually help this!
I bought one of these in 2019 for a trip to India. Hands down, it was the best choice I could have ever made. From street photography (if a little bulky), to wildlife, landscape, street portraiture, and documentary... it did it all. Sure, it has its cons, but if you understand them, and can find a workaround, it truly is a do-it-all camera. I have since moved on to other, more specific, camera systems and sold my RX10iv. But, if I were only allowed to own just one camera, that would likely be it!
Yes, I knew that RX10 exists even fron RX10 II era. I eventually bought an used RX10 IV at CAD $1250 (USD $900) at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. The previous owner bought this as brand new then used little bit when he sold it to me. He told me that he bought it for his next cruise trip, which he cancelled due to the lock down. Someone's unluck became my treasure hunting and it was a fantastic deal to me. I have totally enjoyed ever since using this versatile bridge camera specially using it in my daytime long hike. I do use my Sony A7R IV with many different lenses when surrounding conditions are more challenging.
SAFARI! The RX10IV is a perfect safari companion. Compact and lightweight for all the bush flights and jeep rides. Dust and weather proof stands up against the harsh conditions. Fast enough to capture action with excellent focus. Decent low light performance even on night safari using the anti blur setting. The RX10IV rarely left my hand on tour in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. The 600mm focal length was perfect for closeups when you're really close to a lion. And produced excellent cropped images of eagle's roosting 250m away. Macro detail was remarkably good. Overall, the RX10IV proved itself under challenging conditions producing excellent out of camera images. Yes, my mirrorless camera and lenses might produce better results, but my back didn't ache and my wallet didn't get drained with excess baggage fees. 😊👍
Thank you for this comment about the safari. I'm using r6ii with heavy lenses for my work. But for traveling also.. and yes my back hurts I can't hike far etc .... So I want a camera with big zoom but good quality for traveling
I was just recently telling a friend who uses a D850 Nikon like mine, how tired I was of humping it all around. He recommended the RX10iv and said he loves it. He's actually a world class photographer. So I just found one used for $800. Looking forward to trying it out!
I had an RX10 IV a few years ago and it was a solid birding camera. I ended up going with systems that are bigger and much more expensive with better results. But the Sony is a great camera. If Sony were to come out with an RX V with modern subject tracking and a faster card slot I would probably buy two of them. I think it is a much more viable option now than when I had mine because of the advances in noise reduction software.
I am 79 almost 80 and use this camera almost every day for bird photography and the odd macro shot. Yes it's a little expensive but is an awesome tool. The autofocus is second to none in bridge cameras for birds in flight. I can carry it easily for hours on end in one hand with a wrist strap. Due to it's smaller size and weight than full frame or mirrorless camera with and up to 600mm zoom it is also faster to use especially for birds in flight. I've been with guys and gals with those cameras who've missed the shot for that very reason. I would highly recommend it for any non-professional.
I've been using this camera for about 4 years. My main system is mirrorless, which I use for more serious photography. I mainly take this camera out for casual walks and hikes. As you mentioned in the video, it can handle various situations, from landscapes to wildlife. Also, it can be used for Tele-macro photography since the minimum focusing distance is quite short.
Hi Olle! (Jeroen Kloppenburg here). This camera I have always with me if I can not carry my big camera. It is amazing, the image quality is so good for such a size sensor. Even at "600mm" it is still sharp. When we go hiking with the family, when I teach tracking classes, etc. This camera is with me and saved me so many times. I recommend anyone who wants to spent a bit more money, but not go full body/lenses, to get this camera. By all means, keep them away from the "superzooms" like those Nikon's etc. They look crap compared to this camera. I am suprised you did not knew about it already!
RX10 IV is a good camera, no doubt about it, but the Nikon Superzooms are not crap. I had the P1000 and Rx10 IV at the same time for many years, and when i look at old pics now, I often have to go to the indexfile to see what camera I used. Because in good daylight, the P1000 is a good camera, and with 3000mm zoom it will give you pictures no other camera on the planet can give you. Unless you spend 10 times times as much money on a mirrorless or a DSLR and some heavy and expensive long lenses. But for its size and price, the Nikon P1000 is unbeatable.
@@sallhameyou need very specific light for it to be able to produce reasonable results. Stronf sunlight with shadows and you're out as well, as it can not handle the dynamic range with that mobile phone sensor ;) Give me a RX10 any time. If you can't photograph wildlife with 600mm, then your skills are simply not good enough, imho. Walking around hoping to engage wildlife is not what a proper wildlife photographer does! But okay, I see the appeal of "3000mm" for the average person who wants to make snapshots...
@@WeylinTracking Obviously, you have never tried a P1000. If you do you need to have a good technique for handheld photography, or a good tripod. It is a demanding camera. I made good snapshots with the RX10 IV as well, no problem. I am not a wildlife photographer, but have some awesome birdpics taken with a manual 24mm/2.8. And a Nikon 24x36mm camera. RX10 IV is probably the best camera in the world if you are going to have just one camera and want some decent zoom. Nikon P1000 is a different beast. It is a daylight/sunshine camera with a zoom no other camera is even close to. I use it for boats/ships, airplanes/helicopters, arcitecture and so on. It gives fantastic details of houses and tall buildings. It is still ok for indoor photography with its wide 24mm, 2.8 aperture and flash. If I want very good image quality, I have a Nikon D4 and lenses from 14mm to 500mm.
Noone talks about? Man, this is the most popular and most known professional ultrazoom in the world. If you ever heard about Sony then you also heard about this camera. It is a legend that once set the competition pretty hight.
This is actually a very good camera- I bought one for my wife as she has a problem handling the conventional camera with a large lens . I Have two full Frame cameras , A7iv and A9ii with 100-400 and 200 -600 lens. Manny times after a day out when I edit the days pictures Ii am amazed at the quality of her picture compared to mine where she got the sharper picture at 600mm. It is an expensive camera as you mention , but you do have 24-600 mm and you are always ready to take the shot, near or far and 24 frames per second
I have a Sony RX10iv it's the best camera ever in my opinion. I got fed up with having to switch lenses on my Olympus EM5ii never having the right lens at the right time. With modern software you can clean up any noise in photos very easily. The image quality is fantastic and more than enough for general photography.
The sharpness of this lens is amazing all the way to 600mm. You should also mention the minimum focal distances at 24mm and 600mm. Great for macro shots also. No other 600mm lens in the market can focus at 75cm.
I had this camera since 2018 and still have it before recently investing in a mirrorless camera set up. Agree with you, RX10 a very versatile camera for travelling and gives decent quality image. Now I used it as my backup camera.
I ditched my SLR system for the RX10 M4. Photos these days are instantaneous in that people look at them briefly on FB and move on. So quality sadly isn't always as important as subject. Whilst I do occasionally miss the low light performance of my old SLR the sheer versatility of the RX 10 makes it a joy to use and you've always got the "right" lens with you. The other factor is with modern post processing, noise and sharpness to some extent can be overcome.
I had one, was absolutely amazing. A good does-everything 85% camera. Used it everywhere, safari, local birds, landscape, portraits. Wish it had manual zoom, but if sony did a rx10v with the newest autofocus systems on the same lens I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I get better low light performance with the full frame I have now, but for a weight cost. Can absolutely recommend this camera. Did have to switch out barrel assembly once because of some gears started slipping, but was covered by warranty.
I really wish Sony makes RX10V... People really need this camera but upgraded. The same sensor, the same equivalents maybe better light stops, but just upgraded in the bad aspects that RX10IV has.
FZ200 maybe? i have one of those around 2013/2015, what a beauty of cam, and the f2.8 all over the zoom lenght. I really love that one. (it was 25-600. no 22-600)
Regarding dynamic range. I had the RX100 series which have the same sensor, and dynamic range is excellent! Ok, not quite as good as my AZRIII, but certainly not bad like you make out in this video. You have absolutely no issues boosting shadwos in high contrast scenes. I used this sensor as a main landscape camera for years and the results were really amazing.
The dynamic range is great for what it is. It came out a bit negative in the video, not my intent. In context, I’m comparing the performance to a larger sensor (since the video is about just that) Which of course, will perform better. But that’s not obvious to all people! But I totally agree with you, the dynamic range is great for a 1” sensor. Like… We’re talking Sony sensors for crying out loud!
@@ollenilssonen Yeah, it was just a bit too negative haha. I was always really happy with my RX100. Only when pixel peeping did I see a big difference compared to my A7R3. For casual viewing it's just as good IMO.
@@ollenilssonen I have been shooting for the third year with the Sony RX100 VI, which has the same 1" sensor. The dynamic range is very good, I get similar results to the larger Sony APS-C sensor. Sony RX cameras are really high quality and a lot of photographers don't know about them, or think , that they are toy cameras, which is not true. Thanks for the review.
You forgot to talk about flash photography! This thing syncs at 1/2000! Makes the built-in pop flash quite useful for fill flash as it doesn't need to do any high speed sync magic just fires once at full power. Also makes it quite useful for birdies in dark areas with a flash gun installed.
Thanks a lot! You helped me decide: I'm going with a full frame camera. That bridge camera is a nice toy & perfect for lots of people, but I'll go with the image quality and editing versatility.
I have had this camera for about 4 years now and am still learning how to use it. I did have an older canon DLSR with five lenses but was tired of logging all of that gear around. My son plays baseball at the collegiate level and so shooting sports has been the main challenge. I can say, if you have a sunny day you can catch some great action shots with this camera. And with 20 fps you can get that one great shot that I would miss with my Canon. f you are shooting at night or dusk, you will have some limitations due to the small sensor - this can be frustrating. I also shoot video for a UA-cam channel and this does a fantastic job for that. This would not be a main camera for a professional photographer but would be a great B-roll or second hand camera. It is great for day trips and hikes, and can accommodate so many situations due to it's versatility. I do recommend this camera for the camera enthusiast that doesn't want to mess with changing out lenses on a mirrorless camera. It is a shame that Sony has not put out a mark V version with upgrades - people would pay the price if it was done right.
I have had the rx 10 iii for years and I'm so glad I have held on to it. It is such a robust camera for practical use. I hope they roll out the rx 10 v with better image stabilization and 10 bit color. That would be the cultish rx 10 users' dream.
Wow, a Sony 24-600mm super zoom lens sounds like an incredible tool for photography enthusiasts! With such a versatile range, it must be fantastic for capturing everything from wide landscapes to detailed close-ups. Imagine the creative possibilities with that kind of zoom! Whether it's for wildlife photography, sports, or even astrophotography, a lens like this could really expand the horizons of what's possible with a camera. It's great to see technology pushing the boundaries and offering such amazing tools for photographers. 📸✨
the 200-600 is such a sexy lens...almost makes me regret not being a Sony shooter 😅 Honestly I was quite blown away when I found out that Pentax made these (2014 model XG-1) with 1200 equivalent lens, which is far beyond of what they have today (or at the time) for their normal lineup (784 equivalent then and 675 equivalent now on apsc). This bridge kinda reminds me of the Bigma (50-500) but that thing doesn't have the best reputation in terms of sharpness.
I have an RX10M4 and an a 6400 and the A7iv with the 200-600 lens. Whilst I like the A7iv for its quality and larger sensor most of the time I go out it’s either hiking or biking. For this reason I always take the RX10. It’s compact and performs reasonably well well.
I started photography with a used RX10 M4 and it made me fall in love with photography, I loved it. I sold it to get into the Fujifilm ecosystem. No regret.
Had this camera for a while. In good light conditions it made some amazing photos. Surprised you'd never heard of it before as you say it's been around for 6years. Much like the smaller rx100 they were regularly updated by Sony until about 5yrs ago. It'd be great to see a new version. I think it's quite shocking Sony are still charging the full retail price for each of these cameras that are so long in the tooth
Sony can charge such a high price because the RX10 IV has no competition in this segment. The same goes for the Sony RX100 VII, which is the best compact camera on the market.
@@F.Brablc the Panasonic FZ2500 and LX 100II are significantly cheaper and arguably just as good. I’ll take the Leica Summilux lens on the LX 100II all day over the lens on the RX100 VII
@@michaelbell75 Panasonic FZ2500 is newer and cheaper in the same class, but the only thing the Sony RX10 IV can compete with is price. LX100 II is a good camera, but in a slightly different category of compacts than the RX100 VII. The Panasonic TZ200 is a direct competitor, but the RX100 VI / VII are better in my experience.
@@michaelbell75they aren’t just as good have taken hundreds of thousands of photos with both camera system .. The RX 10 mark four is night and day better
Thank you so much for making this video. You actually inspired me to get a camera, and the rx10m4 was my choice. It is on its way in the post, and I can't wait for it to arrive!
I’ve had mine for around 3 years. It’s very versatile. From street shooting to landscapes and shooting at a distance, I get some really good shots. I got it to keep from dragging my Canon 5D Mkiii and heavy lenses around on vacations. Haven’t regretted it at all.
I have a bridge camera from Nikon, the first one I started to seriously pursue photography with. Unfortunately it took AA batteries, and it drains through them too quickly. But I don't use very low capacity batteries, so looking to get newer, bigger capacity batteries to film with it.
Wow, I had no idea that something like this even existed! And yes, looks like bridge camera is the in between point and shoots and higher end ones. Bra video Olle!
I have an RX 10 Mk1 which only has a 200 mm lens but I have just found it takes excellent photos and videos for an amateur. I also have a Nikon 3300 and a short and long lens but it is just so good having the one lens from wide angle to telephoto.
This is an absolutely brilliant camera with a wonderful balance between versatility and image quality, if one is realistic about the obvious limitations. I own something similar, 25-600 mm range, lighter and more compact, weather sealed, and the killer feature being f2.8 throughout the focal length range. It can shoot 4k burst at 30fps and also pre-burst. Even an option to change the focus point after capture. Of course, the sensor is even smaller than the RX10 m4, but I am willing to live with it, and it costs 4 times as less. It is the Panasonic Lumix FZ300.
Been watching your channel for a bit (not commenting much) and love the way you explain photography/videography. I actually own the RX-10 Mk IV and it's my YT workhorse for well over a year now. The panning, zoom, the sharpness, the smooth AF, colors, ISO performance, audio chip and so on are SO GOOD. If anyone hesitates: Don't hesitate, but get it. I've been using 'high end' gear for over a decade now (Nikon D4 in the past, Nikon Z8 with 400/2.8 VR and 300/4 PF currently) and I keep coming back to the convenience and quality of the RX-10 for videography. Any advice on future reviews, since I literally see nobody do it so far: Test the stabilisation on moving subjects like cars/trains/boats/planes.
I totally agree with your comment. I am a railway fan. This camera is my flagship for my YT videos since I bought it, replacing the rest. One weak point though that still I've never found out how to get rid of it: Stabilisation at large zooms even when I am using a tripod. 😞 By the way, your channel is very interesting 🙂
@@sidirodromeas , on a tripod, isn't one supposed to turn off the stabilization? That's what is recommended. If the image stabilization is kept on while the camera is stabilized on a tripod, it produces blur. Also, a remote release will help at the extreme focal length. Nothing one can do about the atmospheric artifacts though.
Hey there. I've had that camera since it came out and I'm still using it in my workflow. I got it primarily for the HFS 960 and capturing pellet ballistics where we shoot into ballistics gel. I have several Sony cameras for that very purpose. But given my narrow use case, I didn't really think of using it for much more. I've loved learning more about what it can do, especially with the new "revival" of its coverage here on UA-cam. I've used it quite a bit for 4K video work and the one drawback that folks need to know is that it does have a 30-minute recording limit. I do a lot of long-form videos and I've lost some projects because I forgot about the limit and didn't notice the camera had stopped recording. That's my fault, but as a solo creator, it's easy to make that mistake in the moment. But seeing your content along with others, makes me want to get out and take some photos. Cheers Rick
I've heard rumors around 3 years ago that RX10 mark V is supposed to implement computational photography. Nothing came out of them though. I'd like to see mark V nonetheless
I love my RX10 to bits - bought new for £1000 ! It was a bargain. I carry binos and a scope so I can’t handle full frame cameras with lenses - too heavy and bulky . My Rx10 sits in its case in the small of my back and I don’t really know it’s there - till I need it . I can tell you if you shoot in raw and learn how to use it you can get some excellent shots . It doesn’t handle poor light too well morning sunrise and sunset is best . AI POST PROCESSING does wonders for the shots - I won’t be upgrading - I love this camera - especially for birds in flight - so fast to use
I had this camera for a short while, bought on Amazon and returned within the allowed month. It has some nice features and that zoom range is incredible, but I missed the bokeh of full frame, the low light capabilities and although compact for its huge range, is still pretty big, like the size of a full frame camera with 24-70 lens attached. I can see it would be good for someone on safari in Africa wanting to carry the minimum photography gear, but cover all focal lengths. In the end I got its baby brother the Sony RX100vii which really is pocketable, still has 24-200 range and still has all the high frame rate capabilities and same 1 inch sensor of the RX10iv. I mostly use big 600 prime with my Sony A1 out photographing wildlife and the RX100 is useful to have in pocket for the occasion something comes too close to capture with the long lens, while if not it is something so small and light to carry that I can just pocket and forget.
This was my first camera, bought used in 2018. I still use it as a backup camera for my A7S3 and A7R5 when shooting music videos (used all 3 simultaneously yesterday!).
This camera is amazing but ancient in terms of camera technology. I wish they would release a Mark V soon, with a new sensor, longer battery life, higher buffer, the new Sony menu systems, and of course the new AI Autofocus processor that’s also in the A7RV, A7CII, A6700 and A9III. Would buy it instantly
The notion that no one is talking about the RX10 indicates you just haven't looked for it. There are several dozen youtubes on it, some very instructive and almost all very positive. In terms of versatility, it has no competition, either in video or stills. I've had mine for several years, and haven't touched my other cameras since. It has two drawbacks, but they are not deal breakers: One is battery life and the other is low light performance. At dusk, zoomed all the way in, it can be difficult to maintain needed shutter speed and not get into the noisy end of the ISO range. Other than that, it'll do a decent job on just about any task you ask of it. It is, I would argue it is the most camera for the money currently available.
Owning the very first A7 with the 24-105 and the 200-600, I‘m impressed by the size! I travel a lot with my motorbike and do manly travel photography with the 24-105 and there this gem would shine…
This is by far the best camera I have had in my long life as a photographer, and I owned more than 30 cameras from different manufacturers and models. Although actually I use current cameras I still use this camera frequently, both for video and for urban and landscape photogrphy.
I have been using it since 2018 for overseas trip, wildlife, eclipse etc. Too bad covid came and I hardly got chance to use it again till 2022. Even I brought a 200-600mm lens, I still bring the rx10 mk4 whenever I need to, especially the zoom range and fps, good for airshow!
I owned a RX10 MKIII and impressed me when I took photos of panamerican race cars. Incredibly clear and focused photos at high speed movement!! No blur whatsoever!
This is a very cool camera. I use an a7rIII and an a9, but in a drawer I have an old Casio Exilim f1 that I used a lot back in the day. 6.6Mp, up to 60fps burst, 300/600/1200 fps video, 12X zoom. This camera looks like an excellent update to that concept.
This is the only camera I use for video (1080 24p with highlight metering) of plays that my children are in. This camera is using a stacked sensor with the A9 AF algorithms. Wish Sony would release a mark v with the bigger Z battery and remove the 30-minute video record limit, but I suspect Sony looking at the market decided not to improve upon the RX10 camera series anymore.
Great to see a photographer who uses more expensive set-ups trying out the RX10iv. I agree with you about its limitations in low light, although that is significantly less of a problem in Australia than in northern Europe!
I've been using the RX10 since the mk1 came out. I now have two mk4 (one normal and one for IR) in addition to my Sony FF cameras. And my wife also loves this camera. Hint for sharper pictures when the lens is long and the light is low and no tripod --- use burst mode and the 3rd or 4th frame is more likely to be sharper than the first.
I love bridge cameras, as I have 3 Fuji bridge cameras, one has a 24-1200mm!! but their drawback is the sensor, 1/2.3" at the largest.. either way, theyre fun cameras, and are genuinely perfect for needing less to bring with you!
This type of camera is great to do a "Full Spectrum" conversion on. This allows one to shoot IR or UV depending upon the filter without having to worry about the focus issues of a converted interchangeable lens camera.
My dad had (probably still got it somewhere :D ) a bridge camera. The image quality was pretty bad, but it was pretty decent to start my steps in photography. So bridge cameras are pretty nice for beginners in my opinion. Looking at this bridge camera, i am getting jealous on the weight and size compared to my A7iii + 200-600. This camera really sounds like a good start into photography to find out where your interests are. However, the price is kiliing it a little bit for this use case. 1300€ is great for what you get, no doubt, but its probably more for people who dont want to carry a car on their back and still have 600mm. :D Most of the beginners i saw got a budget around 500€ max. Happy you are back! As always good work on the video! Happy new year!
I switched from my Nikon D800 with a lot of stash to this camera several years ago. I really liked the Sony ecosystem, and I now own several Sony cameras, with the A7 IV as my main camera. The RX10M4 is now permanently installed in my woodshop...
I had a Canon SX560. I grew to hate the power zoom because I always over- or undershot. The aperture range was 2.5 at best (wide) and 1 stop at worst (tele). The controls had to be adjusted via the menu, no touch screen. The colors could have been better. So I changed to a mirrorless camera which has given me so much more pleasure.
I have the Panasonic Lumix FZ-80, which is a similar bridge camera. Smaller sensor, so not the best image quality, but it could zoom from 20mm all the way to 1200mm! And at $300, much more bang for your buck I'd say.
Thanks for this review. Have had the camera since it came out and love it! While I agreed mostly with your pros and cons on the camera, the review left out one glaring point. While you mentioned the price of the RX10 you conveniently left out the cost of your "equally featured setup". To equal the RX10 capabilities, you must carry 10 times the weight at 10 times the cost. When push comes to shove, unless this is a commercial shoot, are your results really that much better and worth the price? Especially when traveling. where I typically walk 6 to 10 miles a day, is it worth the inconvenience? I've about given up hope that Sony will upgrade this camera, but if they do, I'd get it in a heartbeat.
Thank you for this video you just made me charge up my RX10 mark4. Going to use it more now. Very inspirational video and easy to understand. The camera is a beast and I am still learning how to use it.
I've been using this camera for a while and have only positive impressions about it. If today it looks like a very good deal, then in 2017 it was a miracle, in many ways ahead of professional interchangeable-lens solutions. The video mentions that AF is not as good as in more expensive cameras, but it’s not a matter of cost. RX10 IV was designed without any compromises and was advertised as the fastest, but now it is simply outdated. It's a shame that Sony abandoned their RX series. So far nothing better has come along and they just decided to continue production for years without any improvements or firmware updates. It's hard to underestimate, for example, the potential benefit of AI AF or full touchscreen support on a camera without a joystick. Unfortunately, I live in area where there are only sixty sunny days a year. And also needed even more reach. So I switched to a bulkier mirrorless with a larger sensor.
The Sony RX10-4 uses the same sensor as the pocket-size RX100-5a & RX100-7. I have both RX10-4 & RX100-7, and they function nearly the same except that the RX10-4 has a 34mm-equiv 24-600 zoom lens.
Had mine for six years now and it's definitely the best bridge camera there is.Was fully expecting Sony to release a mk five two years ago but, definitely looks like they are not going to now? I have to say this is a brilliant all in one camera,yes lowight is its weakness but you can get around this now with all the editing software there is available now. I paid £1800 way back in 2016 for it and thought at the time is was expensive but its worth every penny.
I nearly bought this camera at the time, and for a walk-around versatile camera I think it is incredible. I eventually went for mirrorless because I wanted f/1.8 and low light performance. Sometimes I wish I had bought it though when on holiday or shooting wildlife and my back is breaking from all the gear
I will share with you, I have a lot of old 2000-2010/15 cameras I bought a sony H400 and it has a secret feature for shooting photos which is not advertised, it can take a shot which is the equivalent of 500x zoom when shot in VGA as it is a 24.5 - 1550mm equivalent and can be bought for maybe 50 euros where I am from it is the kind of thing if you lst or broke it is okay. The four times digital zoom x 1550mm, which is 6200mm its like there is some software in one of the modes and it cleans the shot up amazing!
I moved to the rx10 iv when I had a shoulder and elbow issue and couldn’t carry/use my old Nikon 7200 and 150-500mm. For what it is, I found it very good and was able to carry it in my work bag with my tools, which meant I got to take a lot more photos. I then moved to Sony mirrorless and traded it in for the 200-600mm, but wish I had kept it.
After dragging my Canon 5D Mkiii and heavy lenses around for many years, I came across this camera online. I was impressed with what I saw as far as the lens’ reach. I felt like this might be a good vacation camera so I picked one up to take to the Galápagos Islands. It worked great!
About 2 years ago I was going on a very expensive expedition and was getting my older Nikon gear tuned up for the trip when it froze up. Too old to repair and besides, not enough time to do so, and there wasn't a camera that I had been longing for, so I fwas in a real bind. I had heard about the Sony RX10-vi and bought it sight unseen. At first I was bothered by the size, muchlarger than I expected, but with only a week before my trip, I figured if I didn't like it, then I would give it to a family member or trade it in on something that I would come to really want. I still haven't found that perfect dream camera because I'm having too much fun with this one. The RX-10iv has so many great features and is so enjoyable to use. Even if I do eventually find that perfect camera system to go after, I know that I will keep the RX-10 iv regardless.
You sold me on this camera. I have a Sony a7R V camera and I wanted a travel camera without worrying about changing lenses. I just bought this Sony RX10 IV. Thanks
I bring the RX10III and my Sony A7IV when traveling, using the RX10 when a lens beyond 200mm is needed. The only issue is the exposure control, but shooting 100% in RAW can sometimes solve that. It's a winner in my book!
I bought my Sony RX10 IV over a year ago. I also own a Sony A7R V and I love it. But the practicality of my bulky RX10 IV is so vast, that even at low light, I got used to accept some noise in my pictures, Lightroom can be very helpful for that too. I keep this camera in my car 24 hours / day.
You can bracket multiple exposures and combine into an HDR or mask layers in Photoshop, or you can stack to remove noise, as long as you are not shooting action.
I am using a FZ1000 which is cheaper and only almost as good as the RX10M4. Almost all of of my European hamster (the biggest, most beautiful and endangered) videos are made with this camera. Big birds in flight yes, small birds in flight no, indoor using no, travelling around the world this is the best camera, jungle trip yes even low light really sucks in the rain-forest. With a shoulder rig and post stabilization you can use it for high quality wildlife filming, too (I did not use this so far). In a short time you learn the handling limits better and you will make more photos than ever.
I got the RX10 III years ago and the main benefit is the massive weight difference over long DSLR lenses, I was getting back/neck and shoulder problems carrying big lenses, I can walk around with the RX10 with no problem. I used to do a fair bit of zoo photography, it definitely isn't as good as a canon L lens, but it is good enough for my needs. The main thing I miss is lack of back button focus and it isn't good for bird in flight situations.
Nice review. I had a full mirrorless system with some very high quality lenses first, then found a need for a portable-all purpose camera for the occasional wildlife expedition, and added a bridge camera (RX10 III) later.
Yes, you are absolutly right, I start use Panasonic pro-sumers back from 2007, they are not that good in anyway, but compact is my first priority, since I am not a professional photographer, I use them in hiking, travelling, at least I can get a photo even not perfect, but I will never bring the D750 for the same purposes, indeed need not to waste time to compare with the full frame, mine is smaller than 1", but images are good enough for a 1080 monitor, just don't forget the hardship to bring something more heavier stuffs for 12 hours.
I've known about this type of cameras since Canon S5 and Panasonic FZ50 were the new kids on the block. I knew about this particular one as well. I do think it is a bit too large for 90% of the people that would be happier with a bridge camera though. And on the other hand, you definitely don't need to go with an ILC system as bulky as yours (or mine) either. Slap a Tamron 50-400 on an APS-C body and you're good to go for wildlife, matching our bulky 600mm zooms in focal range on FF bodies. Then pair it with a second, wider zoom lens and you're golden. Or get a Tamron 28-200 + Sigma/Tamron 150-600 on FF. I bought the 28-200 for my A7 IV a month ago to try it out and I've been very happy with its image quality given the wide focal range. Unless I'm out birding, it pretty much stays on my camera body and my weightless 50mm 1.8 is always in my jacket pocket for when I need the extra light or shallower depth of field. The Tamron fits in the same jacket pocket no problem. P.S. The Tamron is at least as sharp as the OG EF70-200 2.8 IS I had adapted previously and has better autofocus and the full amount of AF points.
I have owned 1 for past 5 years and have reached its capability but can honestly say , I have matched many full frame photos with this camera , I will be going full frame but will keep the rx10 mkiv
Have it for the past 5 years. Two important things that I feel were not sufficiently highlighted in the video. First, the lens is actually F4 on the long end, and there is no need to stop down for additional sharpness. Second, the autofocus system actually uses phase detect autofocus, instead of contrast detect autofocus which used to be the standard in this kind of camera. That makes it comparable in speed to your typical APSC DSLR (e.g. the Nikon 5XXX series). Having said that, the rest of your video is very nice. I wish you'd shown some side by sides of the Sony and your A7 shooting the same target at the same time. I think a lot of people would have been surprised at how close it actually can get in some situations, and also at how much the difference can be in some other situations.
I would say you are correct on all aspects. Im a three year owner and birder but just bought an A7iv ans S 200-600 now Ive learnt to be a better photographer. RX10 is a keeper though. Far to handy..
I bought this camera used from a friend of mine as my first ever camera. It really got me into photograpy. I really love it as a hobby now, learning new things etc. It can achieve really good bokeh effect too especially at higher mm-s like 600 or even at 24mm if you have plenty of space, or close focusing. As you mentioned it can struggle in bad light conditions when you need fast shutter speed, crop hard for small birds, and it cannot handle high ISO well like a full frame camera, but AI noise redusction can help sometimes. This camera is a very good starter camera, and in our country it's way cheaper than an equal quality full frame with a same decent lens. The price/quality ratio is very good and you can enjoy this camera when you get to know how to use it properly and using lightroom to edit your raw photos. Of course I want to upgrade to full frame when I can afford it.
This is actually the camera I currently own! A friend of mine who is a photographer recommended it. He uses it mostly while travelling. I had an old second hand camera before this one and was always very frustrated that I couldn't get closer to the birds and zoom in more, so I noticed huge improvements in my pictures. I am mainly a walker who enjoys birds and nature and I love this camera. Very handy to figure out what exactly is running/flying around very far away too. Thanks to the super zoom I recently figured out I was looking at an otter running around in daylight!
everyone should own this 📷
I bought one today. I had a Canon m6 mk2 with 6 lenses that I swapped in and got a descent price for. I’m travelling in the summer on a motorcycle and a bulky backpack isn’t preferrable to handle. So this will be my major camera for the next couple of years instead. I think it’s good enough for my needs.
In 2024, I'm seeing this camera, released in 2017, still being rated among the best wildlife / bird photography cameras available. In a list I saw today, it was the only bridge camera in this list of 5 "bests".
I learned about this camera earlier this week, and bought it yesterday. Hiking in the Colorado mountains I switch between birds, flowers and insects and whatever else interests me. Carrying 15 pounds of camera and lenses, having to take of my backpack and laying it on the dirty or wet or snowy ground to switch to a difference lens just gets to be too cumbersome. RX10's 24 to 600mm compared to my 90d, 18-55mm, 70-300mm, 150-600mm and 110mm macro? And having my camera plus Sigma 150-600 draped over my shoulder when getting on and off of my ebike during a bike ride?
CONVENIENCE.
This is worth a try, spring is coming in only 47 days.
And let's not forget my biggest problem in the summer: bringing all my stuff on a 5000 mile motorcycle trip: I was running out of space.
Yes, but there are actually many, many of these kinds of bridge cameras. They're very practical and one can choose one for the price vs quality vs etc etc.
The RX10iv is a miracle of photo/video technology. If I could only have one camera and lens, this would be it. I keep waiting for the RX10v to come out.
it probably won't come out
is its image quality better than full frame with the newest superzoom lenses? or the Tamron 18-300 for aps-c?
@@whippedcreampictures I got both (RX10 M3, Tamron 18-300 on Sony A6000) to me: RX10 is way above, in terms of zoom. Raw quality is kinda the same... The RX is god for birding, or animals, but not for sports (not super fast AF)
No ! @@whippedcreampictures
Agreed! I own this camera and it's perfect!
This has actually been my main camera for the last 2 years. I recently got a full-frame mirrorless setup and I still use the RX10 IV all the time. It's a nice backup and I like being able to take mega-zoom shots. Anytime I'm going somewhere where carrying a true 600mm would be impractica, it's my go-to.
I was in Valley of Fire State park, and was shooting a macro shot of a beautiful desert flower. Then, my wife explained “Look!,” I wheeled around extended the lens to 550mm and shot Big Horn Sheep that filled the frame. The camera was a Sony RX10 MKIV. I was happy with it then and still am now. In good light with prints up to 20”x20” the camera has excellent results.
I've owned one of these for about 18 months and am very happy with my purchase. As long as the lighting is good, I get great stills and 4K video. My use case doesn't allow for a full interchangeable lens set-up and the 600mm reach is invaluable to me.
"As long as the lighting is good" is key! I have a Nikon B700 that goes even further than 600mm. However, the picture is awful when ISO is greater than 400. It's a good supplemental camera, but my A6700 is my main one. OTOH, a 1 inch sensor might actually help this!
I bought one of these in 2019 for a trip to India. Hands down, it was the best choice I could have ever made. From street photography (if a little bulky), to wildlife, landscape, street portraiture, and documentary... it did it all. Sure, it has its cons, but if you understand them, and can find a workaround, it truly is a do-it-all camera. I have since moved on to other, more specific, camera systems and sold my RX10iv. But, if I were only allowed to own just one camera, that would likely be it!
What cons?
@@SimplifyingTechh What cons?
Yes, I knew that RX10 exists even fron RX10 II era.
I eventually bought an used RX10 IV at CAD $1250 (USD $900) at the beginning of the COVID pandemic.
The previous owner bought this as brand new then used little bit when he sold it to me.
He told me that he bought it for his next cruise trip, which he cancelled due to the lock down.
Someone's unluck became my treasure hunting and it was a fantastic deal to me.
I have totally enjoyed ever since using this versatile bridge camera specially using it in my daytime long hike.
I do use my Sony A7R IV with many different lenses when surrounding conditions are more challenging.
Now it's 2.2k cad. Insane
SAFARI! The RX10IV is a perfect safari companion. Compact and lightweight for all the bush flights and jeep rides. Dust and weather proof stands up against the harsh conditions. Fast enough to capture action with excellent focus. Decent low light performance even on night safari using the anti blur setting. The RX10IV rarely left my hand on tour in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. The 600mm focal length was perfect for closeups when you're really close to a lion. And produced excellent cropped images of eagle's roosting 250m away. Macro detail was remarkably good. Overall, the RX10IV proved itself under challenging conditions producing excellent out of camera images. Yes, my mirrorless camera and lenses might produce better results, but my back didn't ache and my wallet didn't get drained with excess baggage fees. 😊👍
Zoomed in photos were sharp and clear?
i find it unusable past 400 iso, dont know how u say its great low ligth performance wonder if I am missing something
Thank you for this comment about the safari. I'm using r6ii with heavy lenses for my work. But for traveling also.. and yes my back hurts I can't hike far etc .... So I want a camera with big zoom but good quality for traveling
I was just recently telling a friend who uses a D850 Nikon like mine, how tired I was of humping it all around. He recommended the RX10iv and said he loves it. He's actually a world class photographer. So I just found one used for $800. Looking forward to trying it out!
I had an RX10 IV a few years ago and it was a solid birding camera. I ended up going with systems that are bigger and much more expensive with better results. But the Sony is a great camera. If Sony were to come out with an RX V with modern subject tracking and a faster card slot I would probably buy two of them. I think it is a much more viable option now than when I had mine because of the advances in noise reduction software.
I've been waiting for Sony to release a modern version but no luck. Likely Sony knows it would eat away at their fulframe sales.
love having all you photographers together
I am 79 almost 80 and use this camera almost every day for bird photography and the odd macro shot. Yes it's a little expensive but is an awesome tool. The autofocus is second to none in bridge cameras for birds in flight. I can carry it easily for hours on end in one hand with a wrist strap. Due to it's smaller size and weight than full frame or mirrorless camera with and up to 600mm zoom it is also faster to use especially for birds in flight. I've been with guys and gals with those cameras who've missed the shot for that very reason. I would highly recommend it for any non-professional.
I've been using this camera for about 4 years. My main system is mirrorless, which I use for more serious photography. I mainly take this camera out for casual walks and hikes. As you mentioned in the video, it can handle various situations, from landscapes to wildlife. Also, it can be used for Tele-macro photography since the minimum focusing distance is quite short.
Hi Olle! (Jeroen Kloppenburg here). This camera I have always with me if I can not carry my big camera. It is amazing, the image quality is so good for such a size sensor. Even at "600mm" it is still sharp. When we go hiking with the family, when I teach tracking classes, etc. This camera is with me and saved me so many times.
I recommend anyone who wants to spent a bit more money, but not go full body/lenses, to get this camera. By all means, keep them away from the "superzooms" like those Nikon's etc. They look crap compared to this camera. I am suprised you did not knew about it already!
RX10 IV is a good camera, no doubt about it, but the Nikon Superzooms are not crap. I had the P1000 and Rx10 IV at the same time for many years, and when i look at old pics now, I often have to go to the indexfile to see what camera I used. Because in good daylight, the P1000 is a good camera, and with 3000mm zoom it will give you pictures no other camera on the planet can give you. Unless you spend 10 times times as much money on a mirrorless or a DSLR and some heavy and expensive long lenses. But for its size and price, the Nikon P1000 is unbeatable.
@@sallhameyou need very specific light for it to be able to produce reasonable results. Stronf sunlight with shadows and you're out as well, as it can not handle the dynamic range with that mobile phone sensor ;)
Give me a RX10 any time. If you can't photograph wildlife with 600mm, then your skills are simply not good enough, imho. Walking around hoping to engage wildlife is not what a proper wildlife photographer does!
But okay, I see the appeal of "3000mm" for the average person who wants to make snapshots...
@@WeylinTracking Obviously, you have never tried a P1000. If you do you need to have a good technique for handheld photography, or a good tripod. It is a demanding camera.
I made good snapshots with the RX10 IV as well, no problem. I am not a wildlife photographer, but have some awesome birdpics taken with a manual 24mm/2.8. And a Nikon 24x36mm camera.
RX10 IV is probably the best camera in the world if you are going to have just one camera and want some decent zoom.
Nikon P1000 is a different beast. It is a daylight/sunshine camera with a zoom no other camera is even close to. I use it for boats/ships, airplanes/helicopters, arcitecture and so on. It gives fantastic details of houses and tall buildings. It is still ok for indoor photography with its wide 24mm, 2.8 aperture and flash.
If I want very good image quality, I have a Nikon D4 and lenses from 14mm to 500mm.
Noone talks about? Man, this is the most popular and most known professional ultrazoom in the world. If you ever heard about Sony then you also heard about this camera. It is a legend that once set the competition pretty hight.
I own the RX10 M3 many years ago. Now I still used it for video shooting.
It is very convenient and fun camera to use!
For video, is the zooming out and in smooth, and can the camera slow-zoom well?
Get the IV it’s in a different league. I had the III so do know .
This is actually a very good camera- I bought one for my wife as she has a problem handling the conventional camera with a large lens . I Have two full Frame cameras , A7iv and A9ii with 100-400 and 200 -600 lens. Manny times after a day out when
I edit the days pictures Ii am amazed at the quality of her picture compared to mine where she got the sharper picture at 600mm. It is an expensive camera as you mention , but you do have 24-600 mm and you are always ready to take the shot, near or far and 24 frames per second
Between sigma 100-400 & sony 200-600mm which one is better? Should I buy one or both of them?
I have a Sony RX10iv it's the best camera ever in my opinion. I got fed up with having to switch lenses on my Olympus EM5ii never having the right lens at the right time. With modern software you can clean up any noise in photos very easily. The image quality is fantastic and more than enough for general photography.
The sharpness of this lens is amazing all the way to 600mm. You should also mention the minimum focal distances at 24mm and 600mm. Great for macro shots also. No other 600mm lens in the market can focus at 75cm.
Yes, but don't forget : 600 mm is just relative focal length ! I agree anyway.
@@radioparisment628
Optical focal lenght = 600 mm.
Plus (!), there is the perfect CIZ (Clear Image Zoom); upps, we're at 1200mm!! 😂
I had this camera since 2018 and still have it before recently investing in a mirrorless camera set up. Agree with you, RX10 a very versatile camera for travelling and gives decent quality image. Now I used it as my backup camera.
I ditched my SLR system for the RX10 M4. Photos these days are instantaneous in that people look at them briefly on FB and move on. So quality sadly isn't always as important as subject. Whilst I do occasionally miss the low light performance of my old SLR the sheer versatility of the RX 10 makes it a joy to use and you've always got the "right" lens with you. The other factor is with modern post processing, noise and sharpness to some extent can be overcome.
I had one, was absolutely amazing. A good does-everything 85% camera. Used it everywhere, safari, local birds, landscape, portraits. Wish it had manual zoom, but if sony did a rx10v with the newest autofocus systems on the same lens I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I get better low light performance with the full frame I have now, but for a weight cost. Can absolutely recommend this camera. Did have to switch out barrel assembly once because of some gears started slipping, but was covered by warranty.
It does have a manual zoom ring
I really wish Sony makes RX10V... People really need this camera but upgraded. The same sensor, the same equivalents maybe better light stops, but just upgraded in the bad aspects that RX10IV has.
have a 2014 lumix with 22-600mm zoom, digital stabilizer, optical stabilizer - shoot handheld at 600mm no shake, lovely
FZ200 maybe? i have one of those around 2013/2015, what a beauty of cam, and the f2.8 all over the zoom lenght. I really love that one. (it was 25-600. no 22-600)
Regarding dynamic range. I had the RX100 series which have the same sensor, and dynamic range is excellent! Ok, not quite as good as my AZRIII, but certainly not bad like you make out in this video. You have absolutely no issues boosting shadwos in high contrast scenes. I used this sensor as a main landscape camera for years and the results were really amazing.
The dynamic range is great for what it is. It came out a bit negative in the video, not my intent. In context, I’m comparing the performance to a larger sensor (since the video is about just that)
Which of course, will perform better. But that’s not obvious to all people!
But I totally agree with you, the dynamic range is great for a 1” sensor. Like… We’re talking Sony sensors for crying out loud!
@@ollenilssonen Yeah, it was just a bit too negative haha. I was always really happy with my RX100. Only when pixel peeping did I see a big difference compared to my A7R3. For casual viewing it's just as good IMO.
@@ollenilssonen I have been shooting for the third year with the Sony RX100 VI, which has the same 1" sensor. The dynamic range is very good, I get similar results to the larger Sony APS-C sensor. Sony RX cameras are really high quality and a lot of photographers don't know about them, or think , that they are toy cameras, which is not true. Thanks for the review.
The RX10 can do HDR photography. Either via HDR mode (JPEG only, just like mobile phones) or through bracketing 😊
You forgot to talk about flash photography! This thing syncs at 1/2000! Makes the built-in pop flash quite useful for fill flash as it doesn't need to do any high speed sync magic just fires once at full power. Also makes it quite useful for birdies in dark areas with a flash gun installed.
Thanks a lot! You helped me decide: I'm going with a full frame camera. That bridge camera is a nice toy & perfect for lots of people, but I'll go with the image quality and editing versatility.
I have had this camera for about 4 years now and am still learning how to use it. I did have an older canon DLSR with five lenses but was tired of logging all of that gear around. My son plays baseball at the collegiate level and so shooting sports has been the main challenge. I can say, if you have a sunny day you can catch some great action shots with this camera. And with 20 fps you can get that one great shot that I would miss with my Canon. f you are shooting at night or dusk, you will have some limitations due to the small sensor - this can be frustrating. I also shoot video for a UA-cam channel and this does a fantastic job for that. This would not be a main camera for a professional photographer but would be a great B-roll or second hand camera. It is great for day trips and hikes, and can accommodate so many situations due to it's versatility. I do recommend this camera for the camera enthusiast that doesn't want to mess with changing out lenses on a mirrorless camera. It is a shame that Sony has not put out a mark V version with upgrades - people would pay the price if it was done right.
I have had the rx 10 iii for years and I'm so glad I have held on to it. It is such a robust camera for practical use. I hope they roll out the rx 10 v with better image stabilization and 10 bit color. That would be the cultish rx 10 users' dream.
Wow, a Sony 24-600mm super zoom lens sounds like an incredible tool for photography enthusiasts! With such a versatile range, it must be fantastic for capturing everything from wide landscapes to detailed close-ups. Imagine the creative possibilities with that kind of zoom! Whether it's for wildlife photography, sports, or even astrophotography, a lens like this could really expand the horizons of what's possible with a camera. It's great to see technology pushing the boundaries and offering such amazing tools for photographers. 📸✨
the 200-600 is such a sexy lens...almost makes me regret not being a Sony shooter 😅 Honestly I was quite blown away when I found out that Pentax made these (2014 model XG-1) with 1200 equivalent lens, which is far beyond of what they have today (or at the time) for their normal lineup (784 equivalent then and 675 equivalent now on apsc). This bridge kinda reminds me of the Bigma (50-500) but that thing doesn't have the best reputation in terms of sharpness.
I have an RX10M4 and an a 6400 and the A7iv with the 200-600 lens. Whilst I like the A7iv for its quality and larger sensor most of the time I go out it’s either hiking or biking. For this reason I always take the RX10. It’s compact and performs reasonably well well.
How about a6400 with 200-600mm lens ??
I started photography with a used RX10 M4 and it made me fall in love with photography, I loved it. I sold it to get into the Fujifilm ecosystem. No regret.
Had this camera for a while. In good light conditions it made some amazing photos.
Surprised you'd never heard of it before as you say it's been around for 6years.
Much like the smaller rx100 they were regularly updated by Sony until about 5yrs ago.
It'd be great to see a new version.
I think it's quite shocking Sony are still charging the full retail price for each of these cameras that are so long in the tooth
Sony rarely drops the prices on older cameras. Ripoff.
Sony can charge such a high price because the RX10 IV has no competition in this segment. The same goes for the Sony RX100 VII, which is the best compact camera on the market.
@@F.Brablc the Panasonic FZ2500 and LX 100II are significantly cheaper and arguably just as good. I’ll take the Leica Summilux lens on the LX 100II all day over the lens on the RX100 VII
@@michaelbell75 Panasonic FZ2500 is newer and cheaper in the same class, but the only thing the Sony RX10 IV can compete with is price. LX100 II is a good camera, but in a slightly different category of compacts than the RX100 VII. The Panasonic TZ200 is a direct competitor, but the RX100 VI / VII are better in my experience.
@@michaelbell75they aren’t just as good have taken hundreds of thousands of photos with both camera system ..
The RX 10 mark four is night and day better
Thank you so much for making this video. You actually inspired me to get a camera, and the rx10m4 was my choice. It is on its way in the post, and I can't wait for it to arrive!
I’ve had mine for around 3 years. It’s very versatile. From street shooting to landscapes and shooting at a distance, I get some really good shots. I got it to keep from dragging my Canon 5D Mkiii and heavy lenses around on vacations. Haven’t regretted it at all.
I have a bridge camera from Nikon, the first one I started to seriously pursue photography with. Unfortunately it took AA batteries, and it drains through them too quickly. But I don't use very low capacity batteries, so looking to get newer, bigger capacity batteries to film with it.
Wow, I had no idea that something like this even existed! And yes, looks like bridge camera is the in between point and shoots and higher end ones. Bra video Olle!
I have an RX 10 Mk1 which only has a 200 mm lens but I have just found it takes excellent photos and videos for an amateur. I also have a Nikon 3300 and a short and long lens but it is just so good having the one lens from wide angle to telephoto.
This is an absolutely brilliant camera with a wonderful balance between versatility and image quality, if one is realistic about the obvious limitations. I own something similar, 25-600 mm range, lighter and more compact, weather sealed, and the killer feature being f2.8 throughout the focal length range. It can shoot 4k burst at 30fps and also pre-burst. Even an option to change the focus point after capture. Of course, the sensor is even smaller than the RX10 m4, but I am willing to live with it, and it costs 4 times as less. It is the Panasonic Lumix FZ300.
Been watching your channel for a bit (not commenting much) and love the way you explain photography/videography.
I actually own the RX-10 Mk IV and it's my YT workhorse for well over a year now. The panning, zoom, the sharpness, the smooth AF, colors, ISO performance, audio chip and so on are SO GOOD.
If anyone hesitates: Don't hesitate, but get it.
I've been using 'high end' gear for over a decade now (Nikon D4 in the past, Nikon Z8 with 400/2.8 VR and 300/4 PF currently) and I keep coming back to the convenience and quality of the RX-10 for videography.
Any advice on future reviews, since I literally see nobody do it so far: Test the stabilisation on moving subjects like cars/trains/boats/planes.
I totally agree with your comment. I am a railway fan. This camera is my flagship for my YT videos since I bought it, replacing the rest. One weak point though that still I've never found out how to get rid of it: Stabilisation at large zooms even when I am using a tripod. 😞 By the way, your channel is very interesting 🙂
@@sidirodromeas , on a tripod, isn't one supposed to turn off the stabilization? That's what is recommended. If the image stabilization is kept on while the camera is stabilized on a tripod, it produces blur. Also, a remote release will help at the extreme focal length. Nothing one can do about the atmospheric artifacts though.
Great travel camera as long as you have great light!
Hey there. I've had that camera since it came out and I'm still using it in my workflow. I got it primarily for the HFS 960 and capturing pellet ballistics where we shoot into ballistics gel. I have several Sony cameras for that very purpose. But given my narrow use case, I didn't really think of using it for much more. I've loved learning more about what it can do, especially with the new "revival" of its coverage here on UA-cam. I've used it quite a bit for 4K video work and the one drawback that folks need to know is that it does have a 30-minute recording limit. I do a lot of long-form videos and I've lost some projects because I forgot about the limit and didn't notice the camera had stopped recording. That's my fault, but as a solo creator, it's easy to make that mistake in the moment. But seeing your content along with others, makes me want to get out and take some photos.
Cheers
Rick
I've heard rumors around 3 years ago that RX10 mark V is supposed to implement computational photography. Nothing came out of them though. I'd like to see mark V nonetheless
I love my RX10 to bits - bought new for £1000 ! It was a bargain. I carry binos and a scope so I can’t handle full frame cameras with lenses - too heavy and bulky . My Rx10 sits in its case in the small of my back and I don’t really know it’s there - till I need it . I can tell you if you shoot in raw and learn how to use it you can get some excellent shots . It doesn’t handle poor light too well morning sunrise and sunset is best . AI POST PROCESSING does wonders for the shots - I won’t be upgrading - I love this camera - especially for birds in flight - so fast to use
I had this camera for a short while, bought on Amazon and returned within the allowed month. It has some nice features and that zoom range is incredible, but I missed the bokeh of full frame, the low light capabilities and although compact for its huge range, is still pretty big, like the size of a full frame camera with 24-70 lens attached. I can see it would be good for someone on safari in Africa wanting to carry the minimum photography gear, but cover all focal lengths. In the end I got its baby brother the Sony RX100vii which really is pocketable, still has 24-200 range and still has all the high frame rate capabilities and same 1 inch sensor of the RX10iv. I mostly use big 600 prime with my Sony A1 out photographing wildlife and the RX100 is useful to have in pocket for the occasion something comes too close to capture with the long lens, while if not it is something so small and light to carry that I can just pocket and forget.
This was my first camera, bought used in 2018. I still use it as a backup camera for my A7S3 and A7R5 when shooting music videos (used all 3 simultaneously yesterday!).
This camera is amazing but ancient in terms of camera technology. I wish they would release a Mark V soon, with a new sensor, longer battery life, higher buffer, the new Sony menu systems, and of course the new AI Autofocus processor that’s also in the A7RV, A7CII, A6700 and A9III. Would buy it instantly
If they made it micro 4/3rds sensor it would be a complete win
The notion that no one is talking about the RX10 indicates you just haven't looked for it. There are several dozen youtubes on it, some very instructive and almost all very positive. In terms of versatility, it has no competition, either in video or stills. I've had mine for several years, and haven't touched my other cameras since. It has two drawbacks, but they are not deal breakers: One is battery life and the other is low light performance. At dusk, zoomed all the way in, it can be difficult to maintain needed shutter speed and not get into the noisy end of the ISO range. Other than that, it'll do a decent job on just about any task you ask of it. It is, I would argue it is the most camera for the money currently available.
Owning the very first A7 with the 24-105 and the 200-600, I‘m impressed by the size!
I travel a lot with my motorbike and do manly travel photography with the 24-105 and there this gem would shine…
This is by far the best camera I have had in my long life as a photographer, and I owned more than 30 cameras from different manufacturers and models. Although actually I use current cameras I still use this camera frequently, both for video and for urban and landscape photogrphy.
I have been using it since 2018 for overseas trip, wildlife, eclipse etc. Too bad covid came and I hardly got chance to use it again till 2022. Even I brought a 200-600mm lens, I still bring the rx10 mk4 whenever I need to, especially the zoom range and fps, good for airshow!
I owned a RX10 MKIII and impressed me when I took photos of panamerican race cars. Incredibly clear and focused photos at high speed movement!! No blur whatsoever!
This is a very cool camera. I use an a7rIII and an a9, but in a drawer I have an old Casio Exilim f1 that I used a lot back in the day. 6.6Mp, up to 60fps burst, 300/600/1200 fps video, 12X zoom. This camera looks like an excellent update to that concept.
This is the only camera I use for video (1080 24p with highlight metering) of plays that my children are in. This camera is using a stacked sensor with the A9 AF algorithms. Wish Sony would release a mark v with the bigger Z battery and remove the 30-minute video record limit, but I suspect Sony looking at the market decided not to improve upon the RX10 camera series anymore.
its very bad for moisture but its the best thing available otherwise greater depth of field is a major plus its a go to for news
Very niche product for some wildlife and landscape photographers, not to mention Sony stopped updating RX10 since 2016.
Great to see a photographer who uses more expensive set-ups trying out the RX10iv. I agree with you about its limitations in low light, although that is significantly less of a problem in Australia than in northern Europe!
I've been using the RX10 since the mk1 came out. I now have two mk4 (one normal and one for IR) in addition to my Sony FF cameras. And my wife also loves this camera. Hint for sharper pictures when the lens is long and the light is low and no tripod --- use burst mode and the 3rd or 4th frame is more likely to be sharper than the first.
I love bridge cameras, as I have 3 Fuji bridge cameras, one has a 24-1200mm!! but their drawback is the sensor, 1/2.3" at the largest.. either way, theyre fun cameras, and are genuinely perfect for needing less to bring with you!
This type of camera is great to do a "Full Spectrum" conversion on. This allows one to shoot IR or UV depending upon the filter without having to worry about the focus issues of a converted interchangeable lens camera.
My dad had (probably still got it somewhere :D ) a bridge camera. The image quality was pretty bad, but it was pretty decent to start my steps in photography. So bridge cameras are pretty nice for beginners in my opinion. Looking at this bridge camera, i am getting jealous on the weight and size compared to my A7iii + 200-600. This camera really sounds like a good start into photography to find out where your interests are. However, the price is kiliing it a little bit for this use case.
1300€ is great for what you get, no doubt, but its probably more for people who dont want to carry a car on their back and still have 600mm. :D Most of the beginners i saw got a budget around 500€ max.
Happy you are back! As always good work on the video! Happy new year!
I switched from my Nikon D800 with a lot of stash to this camera several years ago. I really liked the Sony ecosystem, and I now own several Sony cameras, with the A7 IV as my main camera. The RX10M4 is now permanently installed in my woodshop...
This was my first wildlife camera. Some of the best shots i made with this. It is worth every penny.
I had a Canon SX560. I grew to hate the power zoom because I always over- or undershot. The aperture range was 2.5 at best (wide) and 1 stop at worst (tele). The controls had to be adjusted via the menu, no touch screen. The colors could have been better. So I changed to a mirrorless camera which has given me so much more pleasure.
I have the Panasonic Lumix FZ-80, which is a similar bridge camera. Smaller sensor, so not the best image quality, but it could zoom from 20mm all the way to 1200mm! And at $300, much more bang for your buck I'd say.
Thanks for this review. Have had the camera since it came out and love it! While I agreed mostly with your pros and cons on the camera, the review left out one glaring point. While you mentioned the price of the RX10 you conveniently left out the cost of your "equally featured setup". To equal the RX10 capabilities, you must carry 10 times the weight at 10 times the cost. When push comes to shove, unless this is a commercial shoot, are your results really that much better and worth the price? Especially when traveling. where I typically walk 6 to 10 miles a day, is it worth the inconvenience? I've about given up hope that Sony will upgrade this camera, but if they do, I'd get it in a heartbeat.
Thank you for this video you just made me charge up my RX10 mark4. Going to use it more now. Very inspirational video and easy to understand. The camera is a beast and I am still learning how to use it.
I've been using this camera for a while and have only positive impressions about it. If today it looks like a very good deal, then in 2017 it was a miracle, in many ways ahead of professional interchangeable-lens solutions. The video mentions that AF is not as good as in more expensive cameras, but it’s not a matter of cost. RX10 IV was designed without any compromises and was advertised as the fastest, but now it is simply outdated.
It's a shame that Sony abandoned their RX series. So far nothing better has come along and they just decided to continue production for years without any improvements or firmware updates. It's hard to underestimate, for example, the potential benefit of AI AF or full touchscreen support on a camera without a joystick.
Unfortunately, I live in area where there are only sixty sunny days a year. And also needed even more reach. So I switched to a bulkier mirrorless with a larger sensor.
The Sony RX10-4 uses the same sensor as the pocket-size RX100-5a & RX100-7. I have both RX10-4 & RX100-7, and they function nearly the same except that the RX10-4 has a 34mm-equiv 24-600 zoom lens.
Had mine for six years now and it's definitely the best bridge camera there is.Was fully expecting Sony to release a mk five two years ago but, definitely looks like they are not going to now?
I have to say this is a brilliant all in one camera,yes lowight is its weakness but you can get around this now with all the editing software there is available now.
I paid £1800 way back in 2016 for it and thought at the time is was expensive but its worth every penny.
Is their any low price or free to use software
I nearly bought this camera at the time, and for a walk-around versatile camera I think it is incredible. I eventually went for mirrorless because I wanted f/1.8 and low light performance. Sometimes I wish I had bought it though when on holiday or shooting wildlife and my back is breaking from all the gear
I will share with you, I have a lot of old 2000-2010/15 cameras I bought a sony H400 and it has a secret feature for shooting photos which is not advertised, it can take a shot which is the equivalent of 500x zoom when shot in VGA as it is a 24.5 - 1550mm equivalent and can be bought for maybe 50 euros where I am from it is the kind of thing if you lst or broke it is okay. The four times digital zoom x 1550mm, which is 6200mm its like there is some software in one of the modes and it cleans the shot up amazing!
I moved to the rx10 iv when I had a shoulder and elbow issue and couldn’t carry/use my old Nikon 7200 and 150-500mm. For what it is, I found it very good and was able to carry it in my work bag with my tools, which meant I got to take a lot more photos. I then moved to Sony mirrorless and traded it in for the 200-600mm, but wish I had kept it.
After dragging my Canon 5D Mkiii and heavy lenses around for many years, I came across this camera online. I was impressed with what I saw as far as the lens’ reach. I felt like this might be a good vacation camera so I picked one up to take to the Galápagos Islands. It worked great!
The Panasonic LUMIX FZ300 25-600mm is really solid for birds it’s my main camera.
About 2 years ago I was going on a very expensive expedition and was getting my older Nikon gear tuned up for the trip when it froze up. Too old to repair and besides, not enough time to do so, and there wasn't a camera that I had been longing for, so I fwas in a real bind. I had heard about the Sony RX10-vi and bought it sight unseen. At first I was bothered by the size, muchlarger than I expected, but with only a week before my trip, I figured if I didn't like it, then I would give it to a family member or trade it in on something that I would come to really want. I still haven't found that perfect dream camera because I'm having too much fun with this one. The RX-10iv has so many great features and is so enjoyable to use. Even if I do eventually find that perfect camera system to go after, I know that I will keep the RX-10 iv regardless.
You sold me on this camera. I have a Sony a7R V camera and I wanted a travel camera without worrying about changing lenses. I just bought this Sony RX10 IV. Thanks
I bring the RX10III and my Sony A7IV when traveling, using the RX10 when a lens beyond 200mm is needed. The only issue is the exposure control, but shooting 100% in RAW can sometimes solve that. It's a winner in my book!
I bought my Sony RX10 IV over a year ago. I also own a Sony A7R V and I love it. But the practicality of my bulky RX10 IV is so vast, that even at low light, I got used to accept some noise in my pictures, Lightroom can be very helpful for that too. I keep this camera in my car 24 hours / day.
You can bracket multiple exposures and combine into an HDR or mask layers in Photoshop, or you can stack to remove noise, as long as you are not shooting action.
I am using a FZ1000 which is cheaper and only almost as good as the RX10M4. Almost all of of my European hamster (the biggest, most beautiful and endangered) videos are made with this camera. Big birds in flight yes, small birds in flight no, indoor using no, travelling around the world this is the best camera, jungle trip yes even low light really sucks in the rain-forest. With a shoulder rig and post stabilization you can use it for high quality wildlife filming, too (I did not use this so far). In a short time you learn the handling limits better and you will make more photos than ever.
I got the RX10 III years ago and the main benefit is the massive weight difference over long DSLR lenses, I was getting back/neck and shoulder problems carrying big lenses, I can walk around with the RX10 with no problem.
I used to do a fair bit of zoo photography, it definitely isn't as good as a canon L lens, but it is good enough for my needs. The main thing I miss is lack of back button focus and it isn't good for bird in flight situations.
Nice review. I had a full mirrorless system with some very high quality lenses first, then found a need for a portable-all purpose camera for the occasional wildlife expedition, and added a bridge camera (RX10 III) later.
Yes, you are absolutly right, I start use Panasonic pro-sumers back from 2007, they are not that good in anyway, but compact is my first priority, since I am not a professional photographer, I use them in hiking, travelling, at least I can get a photo even not perfect, but I will never bring the D750 for the same purposes, indeed need not to waste time to compare with the full frame, mine is smaller than 1", but images are good enough for a 1080 monitor, just don't forget the hardship to bring something more heavier stuffs for 12 hours.
I've known about this type of cameras since Canon S5 and Panasonic FZ50 were the new kids on the block. I knew about this particular one as well. I do think it is a bit too large for 90% of the people that would be happier with a bridge camera though. And on the other hand, you definitely don't need to go with an ILC system as bulky as yours (or mine) either. Slap a Tamron 50-400 on an APS-C body and you're good to go for wildlife, matching our bulky 600mm zooms in focal range on FF bodies. Then pair it with a second, wider zoom lens and you're golden. Or get a Tamron 28-200 + Sigma/Tamron 150-600 on FF. I bought the 28-200 for my A7 IV a month ago to try it out and I've been very happy with its image quality given the wide focal range. Unless I'm out birding, it pretty much stays on my camera body and my weightless 50mm 1.8 is always in my jacket pocket for when I need the extra light or shallower depth of field. The Tamron fits in the same jacket pocket no problem.
P.S. The Tamron is at least as sharp as the OG EF70-200 2.8 IS I had adapted previously and has better autofocus and the full amount of AF points.
Mirrorless or Bridge, which one? Why not both? Or better yet, add the RX100VII for a pocket-size for, like when I'm riding a bike?
I own the RX10 II and use it mostly for video. I prefer its constant f2.8 aperture over the insane zoom range on the mark IV.
I own one. I've had it for about a year. Haven't perfected using it though. There is a lot to digest. I did like your video. Thank you!
An English friend asked me to buy one of these for him as it's cheaper in the US. I played with it for a week. I was shocked at how good it was!
Thank you so much bro ❤❤❤
Would u recommend getting the tamron 150-600 a mount adapted or the built in 24-600mm zeiss lens of the rx10iv?
Hello Sir, what is a battery life in a cold envirement ? Thank you for the review!
I have owned 1 for past 5 years and have reached its capability but can honestly say , I have matched many full frame photos with this camera , I will be going full frame but will keep the rx10 mkiv
Excellent, informative video. Had no idea this thing existed. Could make a lot of sense for hiking, canoeing and quick day trips.
Have it for the past 5 years. Two important things that I feel were not sufficiently highlighted in the video. First, the lens is actually F4 on the long end, and there is no need to stop down for additional sharpness. Second, the autofocus system actually uses phase detect autofocus, instead of contrast detect autofocus which used to be the standard in this kind of camera. That makes it comparable in speed to your typical APSC DSLR (e.g. the Nikon 5XXX series).
Having said that, the rest of your video is very nice. I wish you'd shown some side by sides of the Sony and your A7 shooting the same target at the same time. I think a lot of people would have been surprised at how close it actually can get in some situations, and also at how much the difference can be in some other situations.
Yes ! At one point it had the fastest autofocus time of all cams
I would say you are correct on all aspects. Im a three year owner and birder but just bought an A7iv ans S 200-600 now Ive learnt to be a better photographer. RX10 is a keeper though. Far to handy..