• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony RX10 IV advantages over Panasonic G9

  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 180 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer video battery life
    75 vs 55 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher-res screen
    480k vs 347k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    217 vs 50 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    112 vs 50 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Panasonic G9 advantages over Sony RX10 IV

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.34 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Fast startup
    ~0.90 vs 1.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Thinner
    91 mm vs 127 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    658g vs 1095g
    Lighter weight
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.83x vs 0.70x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 23.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    60.0 fps vs 24.2 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Great build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Excellent performance; Fast shooting speeds; 4K/60p video.

  • No phase-detection autofocus; 10-minute limit for 4k60p video clips; No V-Log or 10-bit video.

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX10 III

Sony RX10 IV
Sony RX10 III
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
Panasonic G9
Sony RX10 III
  • $1064
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $1398
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10 IV
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic G9
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1064
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Sony RX10 IV
Panasonic GH5
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic G9
Panasonic GH5
  • $1064
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Top deck display
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Sony RX10 IV
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic G9
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $1064
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $865
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Panasonic G95

Sony RX10 IV
Panasonic G95
  • $1698
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic G9
Panasonic G95
  • $1064
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
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