Decided to add the RX100 IV to my camera kit for travel photos, especially when travelling by plane. This camera provided the portability I wanted plus a fantastic quality lens and features. Would have given it five stars if the zoom had been longer. But still think it's a fantastic compact camera.

Packed with premium features and with a price tag to match, the Sony RX100 IV is a formidable compact camera.

The Sony RX100 Mark IV is one of the best compact cameras made till date, providing full manual control and good dynamic range, thus making it a very versatile camera. However, the lack of touchscreen input and a mis-functioning autofocus mechanism means that it has its limitations.

Small; fits in trouser pockets; Good build; Excellent image quality; Good dynamic range; Extensive manual controls; WiFi connectivity; Excellent electronic viewfinder

Restricted range of lens; Autofocus mechanism does not work well; Weak battery stamina; No touch input; WiFi configuration is not the easiest

It has all of the full manual control features that intermediate and advanced photographers crave, while also remaining easy enough to use that a beginner could pick it up and begin shooting great photos immediately.

First introduced in June 2015 , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV is a 20.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization , Tilting screen and 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 lens.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi); NFC Connectivity; Image Stabilization; Articulating Screen; 4K (UHD) Video; Electronic Built-in Viewfinder; RAW Shooting; Face Detection Focusing; 20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor; 12.800 Max ISO; 25 Focus Points; 1.229k dots LCD Resolution; 1/32000s Electronic Shutter...

No External Flash Shoe; No Touch Screen; Low Battery Life: 280 shots; No Environmental Sealing; 70 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage; Optical Zoom only 2.9X

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX100 firs emerged ibto the compact market of cameras in 2012, and was so successful that now we can see the arrival of a new RX100 every year. The camera packs in LOADS of notable features that you will only find in the most valuable and advanced cameras; super fast...

Great video and picture quality; 4k support; compact but very advanced; 'future-proof' CMOS sensor

Very expensive; no touch screen feature; only for experienced photographers

Sony’s RX100 series of premium-quality compacts for enthusiasts has proven hugely popular and garnered worldwide acclaim. The RX100 IV is the fourth iteration, and like the model it replaces, has a stabilized Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm (equivalent) f1.8-2.8 zoom and pop-up EVF, but in place of...

After returning the RX100 for repair, I received it back with a note indicating the service was a total rebuild of the camera. Guess what, 2 months later, it is failing again, camera freezes randomly, and every time Pano mode is selected, only way to fix is to remove battery and hope it restarts.

Large Clear LCD

Short Battery Life

The RX100 IV becomes one of the smallest traditional compacts with 4k video, and the slow motion modes from 4x to 40x are simply fantastic. Whether you're a film-maker, someone who analyses sports motion, or simply enjoys footage of your kids or pets running and splashing around, the RX100 IV...

Simply put, the Sony RX100 IV is the best pocket camera money can buy today. Of course, it takes a lot of money to buy this camera, which is probably the only criticism that I have for the RX100 IV. At $950 retail, the potential audience is somewhat limited by the size of one's wallet.