Canon T4i vs Sony RX100 IV

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Canon T4i vs Sony RX100 IV

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T4i Review.
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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 IV Review.
How does it shoot? Sony RX100 IV in the real world.
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Compare Sony RX100 IV image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony RX100 IV conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon T5i
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 V
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Differences

Canon T4i advantages over Sony RX100 IV

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T4i test data on DxO Mark RX100 IV test data on DxO Mark

722 vs 562 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 280 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Sony RX100 IV advantages over Canon T4i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
RX100 IV test data on DxO Mark T4i test data on DxO Mark

12.6 vs 11.2 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
41 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.59x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
16.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 19 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
28 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes.
Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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Vastly improved burst speeds with deep buffer; Great performance with very fast autofocus; Very high resolution gives lots of detail in good light; High ISO noise levels much better than most pocket camera rivals; High-quality 4K video with uncompressed HDMI out; Super-fast High Frame Rate video; Same great pocket-friendly design.
Pricey for a compact camera; JPEGs can look over-processed at higher ISOs; Lens doesn't offer as much telephoto reach; Battery life not as good as predecessor; 24-70mm-equivalent lens can feel limiting.
Read our Sony RX100 IV Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$579
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T5i

Sony RX100 IV

Canon T5i

$898
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Canon T5i

Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$579
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Sony RX100 IV

Canon T3i

$898
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Canon T3i

Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Sony RX100 IV

Pentax K-30

$898
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Sony RX100 IV

Pentax K-5 II

$898
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Canon T4i

Sony RX100 III

$579
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 III

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoot 4K video

$748
1 inch

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