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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20152018
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor RS stacked CMOS with DRAMExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked circuitry and attached DRAM memory1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 moviesJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100; multi-frame noise reduction reaches ISO 25600Standard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X with high-speed front-end LSI; Sony describes higher-speed processing and a larger buffer for this DSC-RX100M5A revision
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–70 mm equivalent24–70 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–2.8f/1.8–2.8
Optical zoom2.9×2.9×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst16 fps24 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 8.8–25.7 mm; equivalent range applies to 3:2 stills; built-in three-stop ND filterZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in ND filter
AutofocusContrast-detection AF; single-shot AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AF315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; Zone and Lock-on AF Zone are listed in this revision’s maker specifications
ShutterMechanical shutter permits Bulb and 30 seconds to 1/2000 second in manual mode; electronic shutter reaches 1/32000 secondElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits apply
Burst detailSpeed Priority Continuous reaches approximately 16 fps with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame. Normal continuous shooting reaches approximately 5.5 fps.Continuous Hi up to 24 fps with AF/AE tracking; up to 233 Fine JPEG photographs under the maker’s stated conditions. Mid 10 fps and Low 3.5 fps.
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; movie Intelligent Active mode adds electronic correctionOptical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correction
Exposure controls–Adds entire-screen-average and highlight metering choices listed in the DSC-RX100M5A datasheet
FlashManually raised built-in flash; no accessory shoe–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 25 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailPAL 4K up to 3840 × 2160 at 25p; NTSC up to 30p or 24p, at 60 or 100 Mbps; 4K clips limited to approximately five minutes. Full HD supports 100p PAL or 120p NTSC. Separate HFR captures at 250/500/1000 fps PAL or 240/480/960 fps NTSC for approximately two or four seconds, then encodes Full HD slow motion; these are lower-resolution sensor readouts, not native Full HD at 1000 fps.XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR uses lower-resolution sensor readout and upscales to Full HD. Sony specifies approximately five minutes of continuous 4K recording; S-Log3 and HLG are not listed for this model.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC audio depending on movie format; HFR recording has no audio–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailLCD tilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touchscreen (Photography Blog and Expert Reviews)Tilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touch control (SonyAlphaLab); dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.39-type OLED with approximately 2.35 million dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnificationRetractable 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)280 photographs220 photographs
Body weight271 g272 g
Release detailSony specifies July 2015 US retail availability and 31 July 2015 in Japan. The month is retained because the US notice supplies no day. Sony's Japanese announcement expands the RX range rather than retiring earlier models.2018 year precision. Sony’s overseas-model datasheet is dated July 2018; contemporary DC Watch launch coverage reports Japanese sale from 13 July 2018. A maker first-sale day and UK retail month were not verified.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; 100 Mbps XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0; Micro HDMIMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; NFC One-touch connectionWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; the exact M5A datasheet lists PlayMemories Camera Apps as unavailable
Battery life detailNP-BX1; CIPA maker claim approximately 280 photographs using LCD or 230 using viewfinderNP-BX1; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)
ChargingUSB charging; USB power supply during shooting and playbackUSB charging and USB power supply supported
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 271 g body only; 298 g with battery and mediaApproximately 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack–

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