- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 35mm 855.6mm2
- 24.0 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 6400
Differences
Sony RX100 IV advantages over Leica M (Typ 262)
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
No
Make sure you have a fast computer
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Higher max flash sync
1/2000
vs
1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Lighter weight
295g
vs
600g
Lighter weight
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
16.0 fps
vs
3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Leica M (Typ 262) advantages over Sony RX100 IV
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 6.01
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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More viewfinder magnification
0.68x
vs
0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
24.0
vs
20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Longer exposure
60
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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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.
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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.
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Read our Sony RX100 IV Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony RX100 III
Sony
RX100 IV
Sony
RX100 III
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Slower slow-motion
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Shoot 4K video
Leica
M (Typ 262)
Sony
RX100 III
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Less expensive
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Focus peaking
Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Sony
RX100 IV
Leica
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Leica
M (Typ 262)
Leica
M Monochrom (Typ 246)
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Focus peaking
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Shoots 24p video
Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)
Sony
RX100 IV
Leica
M-D (Typ 262)
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Rear display
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Leica
M (Typ 262)
Leica
M-D (Typ 262)
Compared to Sony RX100 V
Sony
RX100 IV
Sony
RX100 V
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On-sensor phase detect
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Faster JPEG shooting
Leica
M (Typ 262)
Sony
RX100 V
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Less expensive
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Focus peaking
Compared to Sony RX100 VA
Sony
RX100 IV
Sony
RX100 VA
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On-sensor phase detect
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Newer
Leica
M (Typ 262)
Sony
RX100 VA
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Less expensive
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Focus peaking