Sony

Sony RX100 IV

Ranked #9 in Point-and-Shoot Cameras

321 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Part of the ongoing RX100 series discussion, but newer iterations have overtaken it.

Consolidated from 4 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

3 positive sources
1 mixed source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

The fourth-generation model is now considered dated; its 20-x zoom and image quality lag behind the VII, yet many still buy it for the lower price. It appears in older reviews but is not recommended in current buying guides.
Flagged 29 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Legacy model in the series
✓ Classic RX100 experience
✓ Fast lens
✓ Good battery life
✓ Excellent image quality

✗ Dated design
✗ Lower image quality than newer models
✗ 20-x zoom lags behind
✗ No 4K video
✗ Battery life moderate

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 2 articles and 2 video reviews

3 positive sources

Camera Decision Article

PROs Stacked Type Sensor Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi) Bluetooth Connectivity NFC Connectivity Image Stabilization Tilting Screen 4K (UHD) Video Touch Screen Electronic Built-in Viewfinder RAW Shooting Face Detection Focusing 20.

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Bluewater Photo Bluewater Photo · 6.1K subscribers · Mar 2016

The Fantasea housing is one of my favorite polycarbonate housings for this camera. The price is really good and the value is also good because it's it's not a cheaply made housing. It's a quality um polycarbonate housing. Um It's quite easy to open the housing and the Sony RX100 IV camera goes right in. And it closes really easy.

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Best Products Sarah Connor · reviewer · Feb 2026

small enough to slip into a side pocket, powerful enough to make your travel photos high‑res and memorable.

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1 mixed source

DPReview TV DPReview TV · 424K subscribers · Aug 2015

For us, the autofocus and in particular the well-implemented Eye AF system, along with the video features, make the Mark IV a worthwhile upgrade over the Mark III though these capabilities do come at a cost.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #9 of 15 on our point-and-shoot cameras tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 4 independent outlets.

None of the 4 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Dated design. Lower image quality than newer models. 20-x zoom lags behind. No 4K video. Battery life moderate.