Sony RX10 IV detailed and extensive hands on review (4K)
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- A detailed and extensive hands on review of the features and functions of the Sony RX10 model IV camera with lots of sample images and video. Presented in 4K.
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After months of research and waiting I finally picked up this camera, and this video has been the best guide by far
That's great to hear - thanks for the kind words.
I continue to be amazed at the depth, thoroughness, and usefulness of your reviews. Kudos, sir!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks.
By far the best camera reviews on CZcams. Thank you Maarten.
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for your comment and your nice words.
one of the best review about RX10 IV. I got mine last year and I still learning how to use, thank you so much.
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I always search for your reviews. I dont know why this isn't the first to come up when searching. Your reviews are very detailed and classy with a bit of subtle humor. Very subtle. I like them. Thanks for your work, kind sir!
That's very kind of you to say - I often do rank high in search, but not for all models. I appreciate the note about my subtle sense of humour.
I agree about ranking pretty high up in searches. What I wanted to say was your reviews deserve to be at the top. And I just found out that I haven't subscribed to your channel yet. So I did. That was just so criminal of me.
Always happy to have a new subscriber, whatever the circumstances, thank you for the kind words.
Most detailed yet comprehensible review of the RC10M4! Though a bit heavy on the Video tech for beginners as myself. Very happy with this Camera and this review! Happy shooting!
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.
I started with my first camera in 1969! I respect your WISDOM & knowledge. Congrats... I saw this review, now only - thanks for your contribution - Excellently presented.
Awesome! Thank you!
Outstanding review. I agree with others that you were very thorough. I just bought the Sony RX-10 IV and I'm still learning all the idiosyncrasies. You've given me even more to think about. Nicely done.
A pleasure to read your kind words - thanks for taking the time to comment.
There was so much information packed into the 25 minute review that it made my head spin. Details came whizzing by at a rapid rate, making it impossible to absorb everything. That being said, there is a great deal of new info presented. I will try making notes while re-playing the review with my finger near the pause command.
That’s very kind of you to say - and I’m glad to hear that you found a solution to slow me down.
Thank you Maarten. As always, an excellent presentation. Your reviews are my go to - just so much better than anything else out there.
Very kind of you to say - I appreciate your comments.
That's so true!
Excellent, thorough, no glitz, just solid. I'd been waffling between the FZ2500 and the RX10 IV. I'm accustomed to the Pana menus, and your thorough treatise of the Sony menu put me off my feed. At 72, I'm too old and grumpy to try to build a new set of muscle memory. Thanks so much.
Thanks. Sorry about the lack of glitz. Mmmmm - waffles!!!
Watching in advance of purchasing. I always watch your reviews before buying. Very helpful
Thanks, I always appreciate hearing that my videos are useful.
Wow! VERY impressive review deserving „full depth“ more‘n many others. You really took yr time 4 this one, great helpful work, ty very much!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
This is the de facto video for anyone who doesn't naturally have an affinity toward understanding camera set-up/settings. It's a bit much to "take in" on one sitting, but after a few runs through, with camera in hand, it starts to make sense! I hope to use the RX-0 primarily for photographing (sea) birds and this guide will help me put the necessary settings on to the Fn keys with that in mind. Thank you Maarten for a brilliant video! It's bookmarked on my laptop and mobile, for quick access!
It's always nice to hear that my videos are helpful in finding the right approach to using your camera - thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Just got this camera this month and this video has been so helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to post your kind words.
Thank you for illustrating your assertions with examples. It speeds up understanding (mine especially). You are a great teacher!
Thanks for your kind words - the lack of examples by reviewers who just sit and spin the camera like a rubic's cube is why I started doing this.
What an excellent compact review mentioning all speciallities of that machine! Thank you, very inspiring!
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.
Hat off to you. Best review video I can remember seeing. Been looking to downsize from DSLR... arthritis in my shooting hand...& since I don't shoot like I used too, was checking this out as all-in-one, as well as a6500. Thanks again for your information.
Always nice to know I've been able to provide useful information. Thanks for your kind comment.
Thank you for the detailed information! I learnt more here than elsewhere!
Always nice to know that my viewers appreciate my videos enough to post kind comments.
By far the best camera review I have ever watched ! Full of useful information on all the foibles :-) ( But very fast ...so I will have to watch it a couple of more times ! :-) Thank you Maarten :-) )
Always nice to know that my videos are appreciated. I'm sorry they're fast.
Again a great review from the greatest reviewer ever -always being focused on the positive points of any given camera. Tested it. However, I'll stick to the a6500 because of too many paradoxes from an extentive user POV.
Thx Maarten. You're the best!
Very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Excellent detailed review. Got the camera few days ago and really like it. Great IQ and versatility.
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks.
This is the most informative review on this camera on youtube todate.....Excellent !.....I have even gone as far as advising other reviewers on this camera to watch yours....Hope I didn't offend anyones feelings.....
How kind of you to say, thanks for commenting. Who's feelings would be offended?
other reviewers....
You are very kind to be so considerate.
Maarten does it again with an amazingly technical review. Dont think they get any better. Look forward to seeing more.
Thanks, I value your opinions, always nice to read your kind words.
Will be renting one of these in May. This review was extremely useful. Thank you!
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I own a Canon 5D MIII and a 7D MII and bought the Sony RX10 Mark IV just for wildlife photography. I really love this camera and for this price it gets almost the same quality as its big brothers full frame camera's. The burst rate of 24/sec is fantastic and gives you the exact picture you always wanted. By the way.. very good video review you did on the Sony RX10 IV! I strongly recommend this camera.
Always nice to hear from someone with first-hand experience. Thanks for your kind words.
Very thorough video with function explanations others have missed.
I appreciate your kind words, thank you.
Great review as always! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
Always my pleasure. I have a great deal of pleasure in learning about a camera and in producing these videos - but I do appreciate the kind words, thanks.
Having put a few reviews together myself I fully appreciate the work that you put into your videos. By far the most comprehensive I have seen.
That's very kind, I thank you for taking the time to comment.
simply the best review! Just got my mk4 today after my mk2 focus stopped working. So far we love it. If you ever some actions shots for your reviews, make sure to come to Colonel Samuel Smith park to shoot us kiteboarding! Cheers Maarten!
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Definitely the best presented and detailed overview I've seen, from a genuinely nice guy too, easy sub from me, cheers!
Glad you enjoyed the video, always nice to hear from a new subscriber. I'm sure you'll like this video: czcams.com/video/kCG0QBRFEpE/video.html
This is the review I want, subscribed. Thank you.
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I'm awaiting delivery of mine. I can't wait!
Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm.
I just ordered this camera as I was tired of lugging my DSLR camera and lenses around. Can’t wait to play with it.
That makes sense, hopefully it meets your expectations.
So detailed, thanks for your efforts!
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Wow, superior material, time and time again. Thank you!
That is very kind of you - thank so much for your comments.
Another comprehensive, thorough, and well articulated review from the Sony G(ear) Master! If only they were to implement changes to some of the UI inconsistencies and omissions that you identify here and in other reviews. With their huge resources, Sony really should act on your insightful observations. I hope they're listening...
I appreciate the kind words, thanks very much. I hope Sony's listening too. I've actually been writing a longer rant on the same subject, not yet sure if it'll get to video.
As always, a beautiful, very useful and "concentrated" review, as all quality reviews should be! Thank you, Maarten for your large covering of all aspects of the camera usage! Your previous review of RX10 M3 convinced me to buy it, now I upgraded to RX10 M4, and I am not regret it! (Even I have a problem with planeity of the image at 24mm setting in M4). By the way, I feel no improvements in image quality over M3, but the addition of the touch screen, touch focus (and the phase detection) are useful for me. Has the M4 PD AF in video? (I feel no impovement, in low light, at least)
Thanks for the kind words, always nice to know I've provided useful information. Yes, I would agree, there has been little improvement in image quality over the multiple generations of RX100 cameras.
Maarten,
You do fantastic reviews.
Thank you very much for your kind words, appreciated.
Good to see you Maarten.
Thanks for dropping by.
Maarten, thanks for yet another great review!
Always my pleasure. I may re-review this one in July on a Viking Cruise.
Best review. Everything well put. Great job.
Thank you, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the great video. It qualifies to be an official Sony camera menu how-to than a RX10 review. I learnt a lot of what's going-on in my 6400 and RX100. Have been looking for a lighter option for my 6400 70-400 lens upgrade, this looks like a good option.
Thanks for the kind words, appreciated.
Excellent informative review, thanks !
Glad to hear that it's appreciated, thanks!
I have watched this video like 3 times because I like it so much. Narration 10Comments 10Wisdom 10Great job.
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Nobody knows video like you! Every other review just says "Does great Video", yours gets into the engineering of it! :-)
Wow, thanks! I do my best to provide all the details.
Best review for this camera so far, great work!!
Very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
the most underrated camera. Came across one editor didnt mentioned and place this camera in their compact camera choice. instead the lumix version was chosen.
Under-rated, but also due for an update.
Dear old man with fantastic eyes and eyebrows 😊, I did joined your channel and I do believe the Camera manufacturing teams are examining these videos closer than we think, but instead of ranting over manu details and minor defects, can we please raise the bigger more important issues of asking for a solid aps-c sensor, a bigger battry and a uhd ii sd card so Sony can deserve the money this model is priced.
Because no enough complaints about this features Sony has rx 10 and rx 100 serious with the same old 1 inche sensor even though the rx 10 serious have a dslr Wight and shape to them still minimal in thier cores !! Please do consider raising the level of demand, I understand that not so many competition are coming even close to what Sony is doing.
After all we are almost 2019 and already in a very modern fast developing markets of digital revolution.
That a side thank you very much for your extensive content and passionate presentations.
Peace
Thank you for your kind words. These are reasonable requests, and it would be great if Sony listened to them.
Thank you for this very good guide to a very good camera which I soon are getting
Glad it was helpful! Always nice to know viewers appreciate my videos.
Thank you.
Clean and coherent delivery.
I appreciate your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Beautiful review... You are the best.
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Great review. I have been using the camera the past 2 weeks and find that it does have great versatility. One area of confusion is in shooting close-ups I was in an aquarium and had challenges figuring out the best configuration to get close shots at different focal lengths. While it is true that the closest focus is at the widest angle setting, this often doesn't work in various settings and did not work at the aquarium. The close focus keeps changing based on the focal length used and did not seem to be very intuitive. Perhaps you can add clarifications on that to your excellent series. The camera is a game changer for sure and I have found it has done a better job on wide angle shots than my canon equipment due to the better area of sharp focus due to the smaller sensor.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks. Pretty sure I mentioned and demonstrated that when fully zoomed in the closest distance is 70cm. However, you're correct, in practice, it's a bit of a challenge to get the focal length right when shooting close.
Great review as always!
Always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.
Another fantastic review, Maarten. Thanks. I am considering the RX10 model IV to supplement my RX100v. I want a fixed lens camera with the RX10 lens range.
Thanks for your kind words, sounds like you found your next camera.
Such a detailed review, with honesty, highlighting the good, the bad and the ugly. Hope Sony engineers listen to your genuine complaints about the messy menu fiasco...
Always nice to read your comments, thanks. I was thinking of doing a video just on all my menu complaints and how I would reorganize ...
Maarten Heilbron that's a good idea.
I'll work on it.
Extraordinarily helpful and comprehensive. Sony should include your video with the camera.
Always nice to see your avatar pop up in my comments - thanks for the kind words. Although honestly, I'd just be happy if they sent it along to their engineering and usability teams. So many issues (I could have ranted on, but cut it off there).
Absolutely excellent and detailed review
Thank you kindly! A pleasure to read your kind words.
Thank you for the detailed and informative and honest reviews you have created for this camera. I need to get more zoom and with the A7r2 my only option that is affordable is the 70-300. I have taken some test shots at a store and now I am seriously considering trading in the r2 and lenses. My spare batteries and flash equipment and filters all will still be of use and I can still use capture 1 for the raw conversions if my older cs6 ACR won’t open the nearer raw which I suspect will happen.
I tried the full zoom with clear vision zoom and that is very usable as well , you do not really cover that feature. I was going to trade everything and buy the NX80 camcorder which is the same software,sensor,focusing, but having watched your reviews I think not now
I appreciate the kind words, always nice to know I've been able to provide useful information.
Love this camera and Maarten's review of it. For those who haven't applied the latest firmware head for Sony's site and grab it. Now with Animal eye autofocus!
Thanks for your kind words. Yes, do that! It's a great (and free) upgrade.
Rob Freyder Oh I was hoping you were going to say the menus have been streamlined lol
@@Michael_Lak hehe
Great camera. I am a proud owner since November 2017
Thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciated.
Hi Maarten,... will you be doing a video on the best settings for recording video on the rx10m4?
I want to use my RX10 MK4 to video some model airplanes in flight and in 1080p
im struggling with understanding all the different focus modes / options available as per the help guide. What i want to achieve is to be able to manually turn the lens zoom ring while viewing my subject ( ie a model airplane in flight ) via the viewfinder and maintain focus as i zoom in and out to keep the model in shot. These models move at different speeds in flight so its important to keep them both in frame and in focus. i suppose its kinda similar to a bird in flight so im hoping you can help.
Yes, I have a few other projects to complete ahead of it, but within the next month or so.
Hi Maarten , thanks for sharing your time and reviews with all of us... Do you think that with this size of sensor can I get usable 40x50cm prints?...As a Ballet shooter many times my Iso will be arround 1600.. a moderate noise is nice for Ballet mood .What do you think ? Thanks and Greatings from Málaga/Spain.
I can't judge your need for quality, but I have an 80x60cm print from a one inch sensor (an older Sony RX100) taken in low light that looks pretty spectacular from here.
I enjoyed watching your detailed review. Given its versatility, range and beautiful lens, and the bang for the buck, I was considering purchasing this particular camera for bird and general photography. However, after examination I feel it might be a bit too complicated for taste - though I’d probably be able to get used to that, as you mentioned in another reply you can adjust many of the settings once and leave them alone. You also mentioned in a further reply that it's in need of an update as its getting old. That kind of puts me off a bit. I’d buy the thing and then Sony would likely release a newer version. Another on my list was the Panasonic G9, but that’s getting on as well, though the M4/3 range seems to have the best range of lenses at relatively affordable prices. The Sony a6600 was another, but the lens range on offer is fairly limited. Fuji seems a bit expensive and according to Ken Rockwell their cameras are mainly good for people shots. I don’t really believe that but its just worth a mention. Olympus is good, but there’s no guarantee it’ll be operating in the long term or updating their technology as the company was taken over by JIP. I like the Nikons but the telephoto lenses are very expensive. It seems to me that to get a sports capable camera that takes good quality pictures (that's important to me as I'd like to printmy best shots) prices start at $2000AUD and I can live with that, but when it’s getting up to 3-4k things are way out of my price range and I couldn’t in good conscience spend that on a rig. As a non-professional I just can’t justify it. I know I’m suffering from information overload, curse the internet. All these things considered I still like the RX10. Sorry for the long rant. Any suggestions - for a camera that is?
The fact that it's dated doesn't mean that it's any less capable than when it was new - it just seems time for Sony to include some of the features they've included in other recent models. As for lenses - there is no better mirrorless selection, from Sony and from third parties - than those available for the e-mount (like the A6600).
After reading all of your thoughts - and I agree that information overload is a problem, particularly when not all the impressions you have are valid - but if it's time to make a decision, the RX10-IV remains an excellent choice until Sony releases an update, and I have no predictions for that.
Brilliant review. 👏
Thank you kindly!!
Thank you for the detailed reviews. The information is very helpful. I have been shooting with a Canon 70D for a few years and use it with a Sigma 150-500mm lens for wildlife photography. Currently I need a lightweight alternative that is less obtrusive for capturing video and stills to share on social media. I've been considering all of my options: Keep doing what I'm doing with a backache; Buy a bridge camera either this SONY or a LUMIX FZ300; or Buy a mirrorless with a new lens. I like the idea of a bridge camera because they are small and versatile. Do you think this camera or a Lumix can produce adequate results? OR is it better to buy a mirrorless, adapt my current lens and find a shorter (300 mm) micro 4/3?
In my opinion, this camera would provide excellent results for social media post (and more). I have not reviewed the FZ300.
Love your channel! I'm planning on going to Israel, and I was wanting your opinion if i should get the rx 2, rx3 or rx4. Also I know almost nothing about photography. Thanks for your help.
Get the RX3 or RX4, both are easy to use and provide excellent results. Thanks for your kind words.
Excellent review. I need a bridge camera because I can't afford both a good 4K camcorder and a good stills camera. Other than the long zoom would the RX10 II (I watched your review) still be considered a good bridge camera or how about the Panasonic FZ2500? The RX10 II and the FZ2500 are the same price in Feb 2019. Thanks for your in depth reviews.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I'd take the RX10.
Just bought mine yesterday, so found this detailed explanation of the Menu System very helpful 👍
Thank you, it's always nice to hear that my videos are useful.
Wow that menu system!
Would love to see a comparison with an Olympus EM1-II or a EM5-III with it's 12-200 lens.
It's complicated because the camera has such a wealth of features and capabilities. That said, it could be better organized.
Hello Maarten! How are you? Love your reviews. May I ask which camera would you recommend me between the Sony A6500, the Panasonic G85 and the Fujifilm X-T20? I am having a hard time deciding between these three. I will do 50/50 video/stills. Thanks a lot!
I'm great, thanks for asking, and thanks for your kind words. I'd take the A6500, because of it's extensive feature set, fast focus, picture profiles and the ability to use just about any lens I want.
very good video, thank you, very well explained
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks for your comprehensive review. Do you have plan to review lumix fz2500?
I appreciate the kind words, thanks! I don't plan to review the FZ2500.
Dear Maarten, I am an admirer of your reviews, precise and to the point always. Thank you so much for your consistently honest views. Now, I need a help: I like the gear on the basis of your review. However, I am more keen to its predecessor RX10 II because I am more okay with 24-200 mm while 24-600 seems kinda awkward to me. Could you please tell what exactly important features I will be missing in Sony RX10II? BTW, the issues I consider in buying a stuff are [a] fast focusing capabilities, [b] low light performance and noise, and [c] battery life. Thanks in advance for your response.
Thanks for the kind words. You will miss no important features. Sony updated some aspects of picture profiles used for video recording, some focus capabilities and added exposure metering modes. While these improvements make the RX10 IV a better camera, unless you want the lens capabilities, you should be more than satisfied with the RX10 II.
great review as always maartini. i am non professional. i am choosing a camera mainly for stills. i shoot landscape, and birds wildlife also. use it mainly for travel. i had difficulty in choosing between a 6500 and fuji Xt2. also other concern is bird photography where i would require altest more than 400mm fl. here the large telephoto interchangeable lenses become heavy and costly. what should i do. should i go for RX10 4 for birds and a6500/xt2 for other things. your advice will be greatly appreciated
Thanks for the kind words. The value of the RX10 IV is clearly in the lens - which is one of the best size/weight/price ratios for a long lens in the market. I'm not sure why you would not consider it for travel as well? I think it's an extremely versatile and capable camera.
Not that I wouldn't also recommend either or both the A6500 and the X-T2 - but adding lenses to those will increase the price and weight dramatically.
Should look at the Nikon p1000
All those new releases have bumped this down the editorial lineup calendar a ways.
I love this camera. I love your review more!!
How kind - what a pleasure to read your comment, thank you!
Great review thanks!!
Thank you for your kind words, always appreciated.
I have dsc 200v camera old one but i like it and now theres no fucos image i dont know what went wrong. Can you help? Thanks. It all black image from the screen. Sensor maybe?
I have no experience with the camera, so have no suggestions. If the lens cap is off, try using the P exposure mode?
great review - I didn't know my sony MK4 had so many features . It will take time to learn it and your video is great place to start from ( the manual by sony is useless )
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. The manual is not useless if you are having trouble sleeping.
like a public phone-book with the difference than in phone-book you might find an interesting number
I've also sometimes found an interesting tidbit of camera goodness in the manual.
Thank you for this video 👍👍👍
My pleasure, thanks for the kind words.
I have this rx10m4 too and it is a great camera, with a very good lens. The only thing I can't find in this RX10M4 is the histogram in the viewfinder. Displaying the histogram on the LCD screen is not a problem, but showing the histogram in the viewfinder apparently does not work, or am I wrong?
It should, it's the third option in the carousel of available screens. Check your DISP options in the menu.
The Panasonic FZ1000 has the same problem with disabling multiple features when others are enabled, but without ANY explanation offered at all. Oh, and I’d kill for a “My Menu” tab.
I'm not sure how ending innocent lives would help.
Best review I've seen of this camera, thank you. Should I worry that most of what you discussed was over my head? I'm upgrading from a Lumix D70 to this camera, at least that is the plan. I primarily photograph birds (from forest to ocean). In your opinion, is this one of my better choices? Have any equivalent cameras I should be looking at for this purpose? The AF, 600mm lens, slo-mo, weight, and 24fps is what draws me to this all in one camera. Thank you so much for your help.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Don't worry. This is a good choice for birding - the 600mm provides excellent reach, and the other factors increase its usefulness.There is a similar Nikon model, but I haven't had the opportunity to review it.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you so much! :-)
Always happy to help.
Oh Maarten, that was an extensive one, as usual, but right now, I really listened to every little aspect because I was strongly considering getting this camera. It would throw me into new costs, definitely. I'm in the process of getting a Sony for my stills photography and the new A7III seemed like a great choice. My two Lumix cameras (FZ2000 & GX8) for video and Sony for stills. I'd do portraits and landscape with a new stills camera and a full frame was on my list for a loooong time. Then, when the real research was done, some aspects of the A7III weren't that fantastic any more (I'm considering getting a used A7RIII because of the 42MP sensor) although the video is great, according to many, better than on the A7RIII.
I'd love to be able to go Sony all the way because I just love the edge of it's colors and the feel in the hand. Hey, I'm one of those who don't mind the menus at all...
I still enjoy shooting with my A5100. If Sony had a no-limit video on the RX10 IV I'd go for it in a second.
An RX10 IV + used A6500, then I could decide later on if I'm to get the A7III or the A7RIII. With the Photokina ahead in September, who knows, Sony might be giving us a A7RIV or a sensor updated A7SIII (but they wouldn't go from 12MP to 42MP, I guess the 24MP is to expect).
I admit that this sounds like a GAS because my two Lumix cameras are just as good as when I bought them and they shoot great video, the GX8 being also quite good for stills. But going with one brand is making the whole chain easier to cope with. All from the lenses to the editing, color grading etc, would be smoother.
Thanks again for a great video. Oh, and for the other shorter one describing the video settings for the RX IV!
I appreciate your kind words, thanks. I agree - it's a difficult and crowded marketplace, making a decision has become very complex.
Hello Maarten! How are you? Thanks again for your information. Thank you
I'm well thanks - our 30cm snowfall from last week is nearly all melted away. And thanks for the kind words, always nice to know my content is appreciated.
I forgot one question to ask. Is there a lot of jitter on average while zooming in while in movie mode?
ps: Why can’t Sony have an optional manual zoom implemented in bridge cameras like the Olympus 40-150mm Pro instead of the SLOW electric zoom?
Not sure what you mean by jitter in this context. It zooms smoothly, although not as organically as I'd like. There are two speeds available for the zoom.
Excellent review, thank you indeed. I just bought this camera and I also find the various menu options poorly organized. I do have a question related to your comment on "Sony supporting shutter speed lower than the frame rate" (in your video at 17 min 51 sec). How do you get this feature on the camera menus ? Thank you for your help. Please, excuse my poor English, I am French ...
I enjoyed reading your kind words. It's not a menu option, just slow the shutter while you're in video mode.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you, I just tried, it works !!!
@@yvesedelin723 Glad I could help.
Could you recommend a camera for bird photography? Superzoom like this camera or similar Nikon P900 or dslr with 500 or 600mm lens?
Sure, both of these suggestions would be fine. As long as there's sufficient light, even small cameras (like the P900) with long lenses can be very useful and effective.
great work!! nice review
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.
sir you r great camera ditls enginiar
That's very kind, thanks.
My final question @ least that I can think of. Have you ran into any smearing or noise issues with this camera & if so what is recommended (turning specific settings on or off) in preserving the most detail with this camera?
That will depend on the situation. There are many settings to adjust to compensate for various shooting scenarios, you'll have to experiment to find the best one for your situation, and each situation will be different. I didn't have any smearing or noise issues while I was reviewing.
You can only use the Video mode to do video. If you have the mode dial in S or A you will get a message stating it is invalid in that mode when you push the video button. If you have 4k selected or 120p selected in your video mode setting and go back to photo mode you are stuck in standard steady shot and have to go back and change your video settings to be able to use active or active intelligent stabilization in photo mode. That is a pain in the ass if you are shooting video and stills in the same shoot because you need the advanced stabilization beyond 300 mm.
I'm not sure what setting your camera has that's preventing you from recording video in A or S mode - works fine for me in HD and 4K. I have a long list of complaints I could have added to the rant about the menu and exclusions - the steady shot problem you mention is one.
I'm using a card that's not recording smooth 4k video, it's the SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card, 170mb/s, v30, I, UC, C10.
Am I using the wrong card or is something else afoot? Which card(s) did you use for your test? Thank you.
UPDATE: I've just discovered it was the inability of an older iMac to play 4K. It transfers and plays just fine on a Mac Pro.
Glad to hear that''s resolved. Your card is plenty fine for the RX10 IV's maximum video writing speed.
Thank you for the excellent review. I'm deciding between the Mark ii and Mark iv because of the Mark ii's constant 2.8 lens and built in ND filters. I'm both an amateur photographer and videographer. Don't really need to extra zoom and appreciate the slightly lower weight of the Mark ii. Just worried that with all the changes that Sony has come out with the focus, buffer, image and video quality in the Mark iv that it will blow away the Mark ii. Does anyone have a comment?
I appreciate the kind words. The improvements are not dramatic enough to cause me to recommend the IV over the II based on those issues - however, they are all considerations that can't be dismissed. If the extra zoom and the lower weight are factors for you, then that is a perfectly sound decision.
Maarten Heilbron Thank you!
Always my pleasure.
Maarten thanks for review, can you tell me how good image quality is when printing large prints, eg 20 to 30 inches for sale purposes. Do you have any samples on line?
I've printed several images from older model Sony cameras with one inch sensors at that size and have them on my wall. I'm very happy with the results.
@@MaartenHeilbron I am a sony fan boy and I own rx100V. Its 70mm tele wide open is soft from my point of view, stop down to f4 will result my acceptable sharpness. I am wondering the quality of rx10's lens.
@@iouzzr I'm certain that the quality here would not be materially better and you would also be disappointed.
Hi Maarten,
Quick question: What is the buffer clear time for a full buffer on JPG extra fine? Thanks!
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Maarten Heilbron thank you, I missed that
No worries, the videos are so jam-packed, it's hard to catch everything. Glad I had the answer.
Maarten, thank you for the video. I recently purchased this camera and make use of it for interior photography using the playmemories app on my iPad. For some reason, sometimes I can control the aperture but other times I can't. Even though the dial is on manual the app seems to allow the adjustments when it decides to do so. Have you come across a similar issue?
I haven't, but maybe I have not experimented enough. In general these remote control apps tend to be slightly flakey - my impression is that Sony's, which has been around for a while is a little more stable than average.
Thank you for your response. So far I have been very well pleased with the camera. Very good sharpness, better than expected dynamic range. The macro capabilities are amazing. The autofocus on fast moving items has been very impressive. All in all , if I didn´t know any better I would not realize this is a one inch sensor unless I began pushing it to its limits. The sentiment is the same with the menu, but once I figured out what I want and assign things to the function buttons I´m good to go. Just like you mentioned on the video this one can do a lot and well they need people like you to improve the interface and make it user friendly.
I agree - there's a lot to like in this package. One of the comments that didn't make it into the final was my reference to a photowalk I attended with Photoshop guru Katrin Eismann - her camera of choice is/was the RX10 III - for all the reasons you mention.
I went out today shooting with it and I´m liking it more and more every time I use it. If anything, I really hope they add back again the play memories app for using the time-lapse function. I have used that quite often with my other Sony cameras and still cannot wrap my ahead around the fact that they didn´t include it or at least an intervalometer for creating time-lapses.
I have no idea why it's not included. I've seen comments online to suggest they may be adding it in a firmware update.
Hi Maarten I have just watched this review with the idea of possibly purchasing this camera but having watched it I think you have saved me from making an expensive mistake, ie it's not for me. You ask why we can't have unlimited video recording instead of a 30 minute limit, well in the UK this is purely because if Sony give the camera unlimited recording time it attracts a higher level of import duty because it is considered a video camcorder not a camera. Best wishes Vic.
I'm pretty sure it's an EU duty, although was never sure what it was protecting. Now that you're out of the EU though???
And I'm in Canada - why do we suffer from he same limitations?
My new RX10 IV will be delivered on Tuesday. I tried out the Nikon P1000, and while it did okay with good lighting, it was just too cumbersome to manage. Additionally, focusing on certain subjects proved annoying at times, as it took an inordinate amount of time hunting for proper focus-missed some great shots! But this Sony, while significantly more expensive than the Nikon, or other bridge cameras, seems to hit the sweet spot for me. Gone are the days when carrying a large, heavy camera bag full of camera lenses to accompany my Canon 5D, as my joints and lower back are no longer able to accommodate the extra weight-at least for an all-day hike. And while I’m not expecting to achieve the same incredible detail of the full-frame Canon, my eyesight also isn’t what it used to be. So I think the Sony will be just fine for taking along on our adventures...not to mention, my first grandchild will be born in early October. Another excellent review-well laid out and easy to follow. Oh, and I just subscribed! Thank you again for helping me with my purchase decision! You’re the best!!
I"m glad that my review was helpful, I'm sure you'll enjoy the camera. Thanks for your kind words and subscription, both are appreciated.
Great video! Thanks a ton! I'm focusing on photography only.
I'd like to compare it's image quality with DSLR cameras in terms of printing quality.
I don't need to do billboard poster with this camera. Maximum what size paper can be printed retaining sharpness? A4?
May be I couldn't express exactly what I'm looking for but I think you understood what my query is.
Will be waiting for your kind response please.
Stay fine.
The one-inch sensor in this (and many other cameras) does not equal the quality of a larger (APS-C or full frame) sensor.
That said, I have a large print 90x60cm taken in low light with an earlier version of this camera that looks excellent.
Dear@@MaartenHeilbron , many thanks for your valuable comment. On your experienced comment, I'm deciding to buy this camera. It'll cover my retirement very well! Especial thanks dear Maarten, God bless you!
@@razibbaf Always nice to know my assistance is appreciated.
How good is the RX 10 4 compared to a Sony camcorder in zooming in and out during video? Is the lens parfocal? In my experience the zoom rocker on a camcorder is much easier to use during zooming in and out or vice versa
Not as good. It's definitely not parfocal (you can actually see that in a couple of scenes where I zoom).
A nice review but as with so many so much of it is about video. As someone who has no interest in video at all, it would be great to see a photography only review. You could also do a video only review and then people could watch one or both depending on what they’re interested in.
Please accept my apologies for not meeting your needs. I'll have accounting reverse the charge for viewing.
Thanks also for your suggestions, I'll keep them on file.