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| Predecessor: |
Sony RX100 III
RX100 III vs RX100 IV |
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| Successor: |
Sony RX100 V
RX100 IV vs RX100 V |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 5DS | RX100 IV |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | DSC-RX100M4 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $3699.00 | $1000.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,299.00 | $898.00 |
| Date Available: | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.4 oz
(946 g)
includes batteries |
10.4 oz
(295 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.6 in. (102 x 58 x 41 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony Exmor RS |
| Effective Megapixels: | 50.6 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.14 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 87 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.7 | 22.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,381 | 562 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
8688 x 5792
(50.3 MP,
3:2), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 4320 (28.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 8688 x 4888 (42.5 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5760 x 3240 (18.7 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 7712 x 5792 (44.7 MP, 4:3), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 5120 x 3480 (17.8 MP, Other), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 1712 x 1280 (2.2 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5792 x 5792 (33.5 MP, 1:1), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 3840 x 3840 (14.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2720 x 1528 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.8 | 16.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1824x1026 (250p/240p) 1676x566 (500p/480p/250p/240p) 1136x384 (1000p/960p/500p/480p) 800x270 (1000p/960p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 70mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 8.8 - 25.7mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.92x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11 with 7 blade aperture, plus built-in 3-stop ND filter | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.3x and 1.6x crop modes | Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6; iTR AF | Contrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexble Spot, Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid | Pop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/ 19.2mm from eyepiece frame; -4.0 to +3.0 m^-1 diopter, ZEISS T* Coating, eye detector |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | 0.59x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | 0.22x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px) | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 13.6x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1) | Auto, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | n/a | Scene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity; DRO (Auto/Level); HDR (Auto/Level); Auto Portrait Framing; Sweep Panorama; HFR Mode; Picture Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10; Portrait seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: Approx.0.4m to 10.2m (1.31 ft. to 33.46 ft.) (W) / Approx. 0.4 m to 6.5 m (1.31 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I/UDMA compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | Optional wired, via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, PC-Sync Terminal | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support; Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.62 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | 0.61 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.8 | 16.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | 40 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | 8.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | 28 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | 8.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | 24 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | 0.16 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.23 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.092 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.189 seconds | 0.018 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.057 seconds | 0.010 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 280 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or optional battery grip | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering, "Fine Detail" Picture Style, 30.5MP 1.3x crop mode and 19.6MP 1.6x crop mode, Full HD 30p video. | Uses the world's first 1.0 type stacked EXMOR RS CMOS sensor with advanced signal processing and integrated DRAM; 4K internal video recording; 40x super slow-mo video; upgraded Fast Intelligent AF; 16fps burst mode, high-speed anti-distortion electronic shutter, pop-up XGA OLED EVF. |
