Sony RX10 IV: Buy it now or Wait?????

In this video, we will examine the odds of an RX10 V coming out. Should you jump in and buy the RX10IV or hold out ? We will go into a history of release dates of the RX line and see if that offers any clues as well as discuss some of the features and photo and video samples of this great camera!

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[chinitopinoy]

Sony is wasting a great opportunity waiting more than 6 years to release a successor. Put 4K 240 and 2K 960 fps two second slowmo burst in a RX10 V and I’m all in!!!

[williamhenderson]

I bought one, and sold my a6700 with 4 lenses.

Glad I did!

[MattParson]

Its assumed most camera companies have moved on from the 1in sensor. But I would love to see an update. Such a versatile combo for vacation and hiking.

[ColinMill]

Looks like the RX10 V4 is being discontinued with no replacement. I'm very glad I have one. As a camera for wildlife photography where I can be taking birds in flight one minute and insects the next this is very much the "Leatherman" of the camera world - it is not the best at anything but it is very capable at many things.

[MrThomasl]

Thanks for that video. I just bought one - and I‘m really happy with it 👍

[colinmacdonald]

Topaz denoise works so well on the images from the RX10iv that it has revolutionized the image processing. When you look at the original reviews for this camera, the most common negative was that it was expensive, when you see how it is still so competitive that shows what great value it was and still it is, I have has an RX10iv for over two years, it is a great travel camera and outstanding for macro. The autofocus is fast and accurate, the images are very sharp. To get a “better” camera I went for the OM 1 with 12-100 and 100 to 400 lenses, this is also a great camera with a lot of computational photography features but it cost me four times what I paid for the RX 10iv, I am seriously thinking of buying another RX10iv to keep as new in case they stop making super zooms altogether!

[aquastud]

I just bought a new/old RX10 MKIV and when paired with Topaz denoise software is the best value in human history.

[markparker]

i bought one and I love it. I don't know how I missed this camera for the past 7 years.

[photogru]

I bought the RX10V4 shortly after it was released, it is my grab and go camera to carry in the car. I have many Canon DSLRs and big L glass lens, but the Sony is so easy to carry on quick outings. Don't get me wrong, I do love my big Canon gear but it's heavy and a tripod is needed. The Sony RX10V4 is a life saver and I love it!

[robertYTBg]

Still a brilliant camera, I never want to travel with a box of lenses or squint at a cellphone screen for a distant shot. If Sony made a V the only thing they could do for me would be to make it lighter but with the same quality, if that was possible, or have the 24-600 part detachable so I could mount some wide angle fast lenses such as the 14mm I use for Astro and maybe even longer zooms for special wildlife shoots.

[rreichar]

If Sony ever does release the RX10 V I will buy two of them. I owned one for a couple of years and found it to be great for bird photography and general outdoor photography as well. I sold it when I moved on to the Canon R6 because of its subject detection. I ended up selling the Sony because I rarely used it but now I wish I had kept it. It would be a great ravel camera. Now I take my OM-1 and 3 lenses in a small bag. With the Sony it would be a much smaller bag. When I sold my RX10IV there wasn’t the noise reduction/upscaling software that there is now. The lens is sharp and the AF is really good as is. I only have a couple of wishes for the mark 5 if it ever happens. Subject detection and a faster memory card slot. For a camera that shoots 24fps of stills the camera took a ridiculously long time to write to the card. I lost numerous shots to that while waiting. I hope it happens but I am super skeptical that it will.

[mattipalmunen]

Well, I bought the RX10 IV and didn't expect anything better. However, I'm not a high tech guy; I just happen to like taking photos. None of the cameras I use are state of the art, on the contrary: Sony DCS HX400 V, Sony DCS WX500, Pentax 2000, KP and K-1 II. They all have their moments, and the greatest joy in photography is the object, what and how you see it. With all my cameras, I have taken pictures that made me happy.

Of course, I think that a possible RX10 V or any new generation mirrorless camera would bring new dimensions to shooting and thus more excitement, but I like these current cameras as well. They are familiar and safe, a bit like old friends.

Thank you for your enjoyable videos!

[raylee]

I've used only Nikon since switching to digital, D90, D610 and Z6ii currently. I was looking at getting the Nikkor Z 180-600mm zoom for wildlife for a planned future trip to Africa but have been considering the RX10MkIV for a couple of years waiting for the MkV. I'm turning 70 in a couple of months and only just decided to order the RX10 instead of the 180-600mm zoom, after reading many reviews. The main reason being weight difference plus price and convenience in the fixed zoom. I found this video today and it does make me feel more comfortable about my decision. Thanks for that.

[leemarkowitz]

Love the RX10 IV! I have the Canon R7 and a few DSLRs but use the RX10 more than anything else. It is special!

[trevor]

I shoot stills only and across a lot of platforms: Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus and Sony - in this latter case the RX-10IV. I firmly believe it is the finest super-zoom bridge camera in the world, even after nearly 7 years. Apart from the features you have outlined, a particular gem is the Clear Image Zoom feature that uses computational photography algorithm to give really, really clear images as JPG or XFine JPG up to 1200mm.
Would I buy an RX10V? I would if they did the following:
* Added an extra button on the back for BBF lock as well as the current AE Lock - I can do that with almost all my other cameras and it's a pain trying to remember to go elsewhere on RX10
* Improved the stabilization (which is still good but time has moved on)
* Definitely improved the eye and face tracking
* TBH, I would prefer a fully-articulated screen to protect the LCD when not in use and still be able to use it high or low.

[knight]

I bought Sony RX10 iv recently. It's so amazing . I could not wait for new version. Perhaps never birth. Before that I was taking pics with Lumix FZ1000.

[RubyisCute]

I want it to have a manual zoom, larger sensor higher MP and a crop mode for more zoom, fully articulating screen, better autofocus, support for cf express cards, better battery.

[christianhoffmann]

I work in a bavarian camerastore and have sold about 130 of this outstanding camera it's one of sony's best cameras .I work with it since 6 and half year and until now i have not found much to be improved. Perhaps focusing on birdseyes and fz 100 akku.

[majormegapix]

Nice to see your newest RX10 info video. I've had mine for 4 years now; it's exclusive. I unloaded my Canon 6D and lenses and now use just the RX10 and DJI Action 3 for all traveling. The Sony is just so good at everything you throw at it. Unless you're a pro, I really believe it's all you need. However, I can understand why we will most likely never see the V. As you said, high-end models, far from the smartphone spectrum and smaller for vlogging seem to be the current direction. So, for now, I'll hold on tight to mine! Happy shooting!

[billr]

As I've said before on another one of your videos, I don't think a RX10 mk 5 is ever going to happen. If it's better than the mk iv then it would be too good an all round camera, which may keep people from buying Sony's interchangeable lens cameras, particularly the APS-C level ones. Sony wants you buying into their lens system, lenses are where the real money is. I am inching toward getting a new superzoom but won't be planning on it till next year, so the a slim chance the MKV might come out in the meantime that would be my target. If not, MAYBE Panasonic will upgrade the FZ 2500. But it seems unlikely. If Sony has stopped making 1" sensors they probably supplied them to Panasonic for their FZ series. High quality1 inch sensor superzooms may be a thing of the past. If so, I will have to try to get a mk iv, that camera is capable enough to keep me happy.