There is an option in the settings now to stop the camera from turning off when you close the view finder. My friend purchased this camera and that was the first thing he looked for when he turned it on, because him and a number of people were annoyed by that in the previous model.
Hello Lisa, first of all congratulations for your reviews they are always very informative. There is one thing about this review however that it is not correct. In the Sony RX100 IV there is actually an option (it was not present in the previous version) that stops the camera from shutting off when you close the viewfinder (in the options menu). Thank you again for your great reviews!!! Luigi
Cool and thorough review, I liked it. Some remarks: when you push down the EVF and the camera turns off, you can now change that in the settings of the camera. Also, what was the video codec used for rendering this video? Since I saw a lot of artifacting in the 120p 60M XAVC S 1080p video footage sample. It would've been nice to get more in-depth about S-log, since it's a feature previously only found in FS camera's. Base ISO would be 1600, and it's nice they added a 3-stops N-filter. Would be nice to show us some footage from S-log and how it can be edited.
the only downside I've experienced is that there is no 'Intelligent Steadyshot' setting for the 4K video which you have in 1080p. This means that the 4K video is shaky and often unusable in 4K when hand held. So beware. I just hope they introduce a firmware upgrade to address this soon as the camera is not cheap to buy.
Thank you for your very informative review! Could you please help me decide between the RX100 M3 or M4? I don't care about filming in 4K, I will just use 1080p. Is the filming quality in 1080p and photo quality of the M3 the same as the M4? And as there a difference between the internal audio quality and focus speed? Thank you in advance. I want to make sure the M3 will be enough for me...
I got the M3 here in Hong Kong and at the time it was $800USD~. Now the M4 is released, it's still around $850USD with the M3 being $630 now. Damn, US prices is pretty damn expensive.
I have the Mark II, and I like it better because all of the accessories you can add to it. I have the Sony mic and the evf. I have used the Sony mic to record my daughters dance & singing competitions and boy does it make it sound better. And it looks cooler too. I don't understand why Sony would take off the hot shoe that gives you the option to add an external flash or mic??? I just don't get it!!?!
Just bought the Panasonic DMC-TZ70, a supersoom, competing with this product, but less than half the price of the Canon. Has RAW, EVF, Wifi, etc like the Canon. No regrets for not buying the Canon. None of the software bugs, like Lisa mentions with these Canons.
Hi would you suggest this as a family friendly camera? My friends are having their first baby and want an amazing point and shoot as they don't know how to use a fancy DSLR. Price isn't an issue. Thanks in advance :)
I want to buy this camera . Lucky I saw your compalin about the heat. I have to wait until they solve this problem. 1000 dollars camera can shoot only 5 min and you have to wait to cool down. Sound like crazy to me.Thanks
Hi!!! I would like to know about the total recording time at 240 fps. Up to how much time, can we record the video at 240 fps? Second thing is that how can we attach this camera to a microscope for recording and how can we get the software to control this camera from computer system?
Does this camera have both NTSC and PAL modes? As in 60p vs 50p mode? I hear the American version of RX100 II did not offer a PAL mode, but the PAL version offered both.
Nice review! I didn't know you could record 120 fps in full HD so you can slow it down using some video editing software and have the full HD quality in slow motion.
hi Lisa , i like it your presentation style it is slow ,steady , like you are not in any hurry , like a sun . i want to know from you that in 2016 will sony release RX100 MARK 5 with pdaf /hybrid autofocus with focose time of 0.05 sec or less with curved Exmor RS sensor and better high fps about 1080p at 980fps with new bionZ x cpu and low heat during 4K because transistor node has reached 11nm which have low TDP . i allready have sony rx100 mark 3 i skipped mark 4 but now i want mark5 , do you know when it will come in 2016 , i have seen canon 80d i did not like it primary due to it does not fit in my pocket , and due to rx100 form factor i can be incognito which i can not be with canot 80d
Hey great video, but I wanted to point one thing out that you might actually be glad to know.. In the settings you can choose to not put the camera off when you close the EVF. : D
Tanner Hostrander As I mentioned in the video, the RX100 Mk 2 is my personal favorite. I like the hot shoe, longer zoom lens and (nowadays) lower price tag.But that's me. If you want the EVF, 4K or slow motion video recording, then it's worth the upgrade.
tbh, the combination of selfie mode and 960 fps mode makes it worth it for me. But it'd be hard for me to pony up over $900 for this. I think I'll wait until price drops down to $700 or so ~ RX100 II owner.
MobileTechReview Th3Fizzle Ok. That gives me some things to think about the next time I have a problem with the camera, whether it's worth that money. Thanks!!!
Is it just you at mobiletechreview? If it is, I hope you can have a team that will help you out. Just one person running youtube and a website is a hard thing to do.
+MobileTechReview Lisa, what's the best camera for shooting sports action video and burst shots when you are at a bit of a distance from the action and need good zoom. are there any pocket cameras or do you have to get a dslr size camera?
Can someone please tell me should I get this or canon powershot g7 x, I need a camera for better quality than smartphones and to shoot videos I'm not looking for something professional.
Valerii Zakharov It's limited to 5 minutes of 4K recording to avoid overheating. Now 1080p overheating, that's another thing. I get heat warnings around 10 to 15 minutes. It doesn't always shut down though (which it will do if necessary to prevent camera damage).
+MobileTechReview So, you pay your 1000+ (dol or euro) to buy the best compact camera(every reviewer says so) BUT then you have 5min(ridiculous really) of 4k video or 10 to 15min of 1080p??? It would be safe to say then, that this is the best compact camera IF AND WHEN it works(for video anyway)... Sony "delivered" again...
Who cares that it doesn't have a mic input. There is nothing stopping you from using an external audio solution like a zoom h1 and a clapper board. That would probably be higher quality anyways and it is much more flexible than using the camera to record audio. If you are carrying around an external mic, the zoom isn't much more weight, AND, the mic isn't tethered to the camera.
There is an option in the settings now to stop the camera from turning off when you close the view finder. My friend purchased this camera and that was the first thing he looked for when he turned it on, because him and a number of people were annoyed by that in the previous model.
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Cant wait for the next review Lisa and great as all ways.
Hello Lisa, first of all congratulations for your reviews they are always very informative. There is one thing about this review however that it is not correct. In the Sony RX100 IV there is actually an option (it was not present in the previous version) that stops the camera from shutting off when you close the viewfinder (in the options menu). Thank you again for your great reviews!!! Luigi
Hi Lisa, you can change the settings to not turn off the camera when closing the view finder.
MobileTechReview Hi Lisa, you can find this setting feature under Settings, page 2, and you'll see "Function for VF close". Hope this helps.
MobileTechReview Yes you can.
MobileTechReview Someone didn't read the manual before the review....
Lol, she removed her comment 😂😂
You reviews are amazing Lisa, Keep the good work.
Cool and thorough review, I liked it. Some remarks: when you push down the EVF and the camera turns off, you can now change that in the settings of the camera. Also, what was the video codec used for rendering this video? Since I saw a lot of artifacting in the 120p 60M XAVC S 1080p video footage sample. It would've been nice to get more in-depth about S-log, since it's a feature previously only found in FS camera's. Base ISO would be 1600, and it's nice they added a 3-stops N-filter. Would be nice to show us some footage from S-log and how it can be edited.
Nice review
If this is like the mark 3, you can keep the camera on if you press the 'on' button at the same time as you push the viewfinder down.
The issue with the camera turning off on the M4 when you push the EVF back down can be altered in the settings
the only downside I've experienced is that there is no 'Intelligent Steadyshot' setting for the 4K video which you have in 1080p. This means that the 4K video is shaky and often unusable in 4K when hand held. So beware. I just hope they introduce a firmware upgrade to address this soon as the camera is not cheap to buy.
The noisy water blur at 4:45, is it due to TH-cam compression? What about the original footage? May I download it somewhere? Many thanks for help! :D
Thank you for your very informative review!
Could you please help me decide between the RX100 M3 or M4? I don't care about filming in 4K, I will just use 1080p. Is the filming quality in 1080p and photo quality of the M3 the same as the M4? And as there a difference between the internal audio quality and focus speed? Thank you in advance. I want to make sure the M3 will be enough for me...
I got the M3 here in Hong Kong and at the time it was $800USD~. Now the M4 is released, it's still around $850USD with the M3 being $630 now. Damn, US prices is pretty damn expensive.
I have the Mark II, and I like it better because all of the accessories you can add to it. I have the Sony mic and the evf. I have used the Sony mic to record my daughters dance & singing competitions and boy does it make it sound better. And it looks cooler too. I don't understand why Sony would take off the hot shoe that gives you the option to add an external flash or mic??? I just don't get it!!?!
Hi Lisa, wonderful review. Can I recommend putting more sample images in your video reviews, perhaps with some 100% crops.
I saw in another review that there is a setting now that allows you to choose whether you want closing the viewfinder to turn the camera off or not.
Just bought the Panasonic DMC-TZ70, a supersoom, competing with this product, but less than half the price of the Canon.
Has RAW, EVF, Wifi, etc like the Canon. No regrets for not buying the Canon. None of the software bugs, like Lisa mentions with these Canons.
Hi would you suggest this as a family friendly camera? My friends are having their first baby and want an amazing point and shoot as they don't know how to use a fancy DSLR. Price isn't an issue. Thanks in advance :)
there is an option in the menu to stop the camera from shutting down when the EVF is closed.
Will you review the newest Ipod Touch 6G Lisa?
Dane Good Yes.
MobileTechReview How old are you?
Richard Malivert You never ask a lady that! She is 24 + change ;-)
You funny bro, I like that "24 + change"
Scorpic13 You funny bro I like that. "24 + change"
The shutter sound is not too loud? Are you talking about the artificial noise you can turn off? The shutter in this camera is virtually silent.
Hello MoTeRe.. may i ask if you know if the Mark 5 is coming out soon? I am not sure if i should get this Mark 4 or wait for Mark 5.. thank
I want to buy this camera . Lucky I saw your compalin about the heat. I have to wait until they solve this problem. 1000 dollars camera can shoot only 5 min and you have to wait to cool down. Sound like crazy to me.Thanks
If you hold the power button down while pushing down the view finder the back screen will not shut down.
Hi!!!
I would like to know about the total recording time at 240 fps. Up to how much time, can we record the video at 240 fps? Second thing is that how can we attach this camera to a microscope for recording and how can we get the software to control this camera from computer system?
Does this camera have both NTSC and PAL modes? As in 60p vs 50p mode?
I hear the American version of RX100 II did not offer a PAL mode, but the PAL version offered both.
Nice review! I didn't know you could record 120 fps in full HD so you can slow it down using some video editing software and have the full HD quality in slow motion.
Keep up the good work, Lisa!
Hey guys i found the original rx100 for 250$ ,is it worth it ? Is there any better for that price ?
hi Lisa , i like it your presentation style it is slow ,steady , like you are not in any hurry , like a sun . i want to know from you that in 2016 will sony release RX100 MARK 5 with pdaf /hybrid autofocus with focose time of 0.05 sec or less with curved Exmor RS sensor and better high fps about 1080p at 980fps with new bionZ x cpu and low heat during 4K because transistor node has reached 11nm which have low TDP . i allready have sony rx100 mark 3 i skipped mark 4 but now i want mark5 , do you know when it will come in 2016 , i have seen canon 80d i did not like it primary due to it does not fit in my pocket , and due to rx100 form factor i can be incognito which i can not be with canot 80d
Hey great video, but I wanted to point one thing out that you might actually be glad to know.. In the settings you can choose to not put the camera off when you close the EVF. : D
What do you think about Sony a6000?
Lol for the slow motion test I thought you threw your old camera into the pool haha.
I have to rx100 mk1... is the panorama mode more reliable on the mark4?
Its garbage on the mk1..
Camera turn off on view finder closing is a configurable setting.
Would you recommend this to someone still running an RX100 Mk. 2? Is it worth the price??
Tanner Hostrander As I mentioned in the video, the RX100 Mk 2 is my personal favorite. I like the hot shoe, longer zoom lens and (nowadays) lower price tag.But that's me. If you want the EVF, 4K or slow motion video recording, then it's worth the upgrade.
tbh, the combination of selfie mode and 960 fps mode makes it worth it for me. But it'd be hard for me to pony up over $900 for this. I think I'll wait until price drops down to $700 or so ~ RX100 II owner.
MobileTechReview Th3Fizzle Ok. That gives me some things to think about the next time I have a problem with the camera, whether it's worth that money. Thanks!!!
can a mirrorless camera get good shots of the moon and also do macro lens insect shots also can they do long exposure for star swirl shots
+tattoodrdoke yes, as a dslr, you only need the right lens in front of the sensor...
my school is right across the street in 1 of those pics!!!
hi lisa, which camera do you recommend? g7x or rx100 series?
what other pocket cameras compare to this? not for size but quality love the videos! I always watch you before I buy :)
Canon G7 X II
Is it just you at mobiletechreview? If it is, I hope you can have a team that will help you out. Just one person running youtube and a website is a hard thing to do.
High quality review, thanks !
Please use 1080p 60fps mode for recording video on the channel for better results
how is the F settings on the google top box.
love the review ..amazing .. accidentally noticed that bug tho 20:17 down left side of the camera .. it managed to distract me a bit hehe
What do you do with the electronics after you review them?
Just curious
Aaliyah Hunter We have to return them to the manufacturer, they're review loaners.
+MobileTechReview Lisa, what's the best camera for shooting sports action video and burst shots when you are at a bit of a distance from the action and need good zoom. are there any pocket cameras or do you have to get a dslr size camera?
MobileTechReview Could you do a comparison/smackdown on this one and the Canon S120?
Scorpic13 The S120 is in a very different price and features category. They really don't directly compete with each other.
Lisa rocks!
Which is better Canon G7X Or sonyRX100iii
Soso1411H RX100 lV
Can someone please tell me should I get this or canon powershot g7 x, I need a camera for better quality than smartphones and to shoot videos I'm not looking for something professional.
oh man, the EVF power OFF the camera thing... there's a setting to keep the camera ON.
#readthemanuals #thisisold
cheers!
Only if I had money to buy this thing :p
Worst about the tripod mount is: not in the axis of the optic...
Lisa can you review the new envy x360 please :)
Hi MobileTechReview, how about overheatin in 4 k video rec ?
Valerii Zakharov It's limited to 5 minutes of 4K recording to avoid overheating. Now 1080p overheating, that's another thing. I get heat warnings around 10 to 15 minutes. It doesn't always shut down though (which it will do if necessary to prevent camera damage).
+MobileTechReview
So, you pay your 1000+ (dol or euro) to buy the best compact camera(every reviewer says so) BUT then you have 5min(ridiculous really) of 4k video or 10 to 15min of 1080p???
It would be safe to say then, that this is the best compact camera IF AND WHEN it works(for video anyway)...
Sony "delivered" again...
Actually I saw a review where the bokeh effect was achieved. I think it was like a real life review, he did get the bokeh effect i think
Good camera but that price though, i had the RX100 and it was good.
I thought to bought this Sony but after overheating problems I'm not sure…
Can u change language on this camera
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Who cares that it doesn't have a mic input. There is nothing stopping you from using an external audio solution like a zoom h1 and a clapper board. That would probably be higher quality anyways and it is much more flexible than using the camera to record audio. If you are carrying around an external mic, the zoom isn't much more weight, AND, the mic isn't tethered to the camera.
1k for a point and shoot is way to rich for my blood
More sample photos
Sweet camera, great size... Heavy price :(
Awesome
why are you shooting at f/5.6 and looking for bokeh. Shoot that puppy 70mm @ f/2.8 and you get decent enough DOF.
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Are you giving this Sony Camera away? I can't afford one but maybe I can win one.... :)
Excellent review. Definitely, deleting it from my list of viable cameras.
around 3-4 mins, in English that means ?!
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Your voice was annoying but its ok great rwview