Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Digital Camera

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• 20.1 MP 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ X Image Processor
• Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma
• Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8-2.8 Lens
• 24-70mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 2359k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF
• 3.0" 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD
• Slow Motion Video at 960 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
• ISO 12800 and 16 fps Continuous Shooting
  
  Sony DSC-RX100 IV Overview

  The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Digital Camera is a versatile and advanced point-and-shoot featuring a large 20.1-megapixel 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor to produce high-resolution still imagery and 4K video. This sensor's construction utilizes a stacked backside-illuminated design to improve clarity and image quality when working in dimly-lit conditions as well as to increase its sensitivity to a native ISO 12,800. By completely placing the camera's photodiodes over the sensor's processing structure, the light-gathering ability of the Exmor RS CMOS sensor is further improved over previous backside-illuminated devices and faster image processing capabilities are added as well. 16 fps of continuous shooting is made possible as well as UHD 4K movie recording with the option of Super Slow Motion frame rates of up to 960 fps. Also benefitting the performance of this sensor is the BIONZ X image processor, which helps to produce images with smooth quality and tonal gradations.

  To make ultra-high definition video captures convenient, short 4K clips of up to five minutes can be recorded with no line skipping or pixel binning as well as with minimal moiré and visual aliasing. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Digital Camera is NTSC and PAL switchable, while utilizing the XAVC S format to maximize high-bitrate shooting up to 100 Mbps for professional-quality video. When recording, creative potential is further extended with the ability to capture Super Slow Motion High Frame Rate movies at up to 40x slower than real time. These slow motion clips are recorded at 960 fps, 480 fps, or 240 fps and can then be played back at 1920 x 1080, in 60p, 30p, or 24p, when the camera is set to NTSC. For PAL, slow motion clips are recorded at 1000 fps, 500 fps, or 250 fps and can then be played back at 1920 x 1080, in either 50p or 25p. While recording at video resolutions lower than 4K, such as Full HD 1920 x 1080p, video clips up to 29 minutes in length can be saved.

  The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Digital Camera's enhanced Exmor RS CMOS sensor also helps to supplement the camera's top mechanical shutter speed of 1/2,000. It does so by enabling electronic shutter speeds of up to 1/32,000 second which minimizes distortion caused by "rolling shutter" which can become apparent when shooting fast moving subjects. Additionally, this high-speed shutter provides the ability to shoot photos with defocused backgrounds even while using large aperture settings under very bright lighting conditions. This is achieved by a combination of the 1/32,000 second electronic shutter speed and a built-in, three-stop ND filter that allows photos to be shot under extremely bright light at a maximum of EV19 with a fully open aperture setting. The built-in Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 2.9x zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-70mm, covering wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives to suit working in a wide variety of environments. An f/1.8-2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low lighting and controlling focus throughout the zoom range. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization is also available to help minimize the appearance of camera shake when working in dimly-lit conditions and with greater zoom magnifications. The lens also features a Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, which helps to reduce surface reflections, lens flare, and ghosting in order to produce imagery that is rich in contrast and clarity.

  Complementing the imaging capabilities of the RX100 IV is a sleek body design featuring both an electronic viewfinder and an LCD screen. The 0.39" 2,359k-dot SVGA OLED Tru-Finder has provides a bright, clear means for eye-level viewing. It features a unique pop-up mechanism that helps to maintain the compact form factor of the camera when carrying or if preferring to work with the rear screen. The 3.0" 1,229k-dot Xtra Fine LCD incorporates WhiteMagic technology for easier visibility in bright conditions and its tilting design permits greater usability from high, low, and front-facing angles. Furthermore, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC allows instant image sharing to, as well as remote camera control and monitoring from, linked mobile devices.

   

  20.1 MP 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor

  The large 20.1-megapixel 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor features stacked backside-illuminated technology to enhance its low-light capabilities over previous designs to a native ISO 12,800 while still retaining vivid clarity. By placing its photodiodes between the rear of the lens and sensor's underlying processing structure, the light-gathering ability of the Exmor RS CMOS sensor is further improved over previous backside-illuminated devices and faster image processing capabilities are added as well. 16 fps of continuous shooting is made possible as well as UHD 4K movie recording with the option of Super Slow Motion frame rates of up to 960 fps. Also benefitting the performance of this sensor is the BIONZ X image processor, which helps to produce images with smooth quality and tonal gradations.

  UHD 4K Video Recording

  Ultra-high definition video capture is made convenient with the ability to record short 4K clips of up to five minutes with no line skipping or pixel binning and with minimal moiré or visual aliasing. The XAVC S format is utilized to maximize high-bitrate shooting up to 100 Mbps for professional-quality video. When recording in either the NTSC or PAL video standard, creative potential is further extended with the ability to capture Super Slow Motion High Frame Rate movies at up to 40x slower than real time. These slow motion clips are recorded at 960 fps, 480 fps or 240 fps and can then be played back at 1920 x 1080, in 60p, 30p, or 24p when the camera is set to NTSC. When set to PAL, slow motion clips are recorded at 1000 fps, 500 fps, or 250 fps and can then be played back at 1920 x 1080, in either 50p or 25p. At resolutions below 4K, including Full HD 1920 x 1080p, movies up to 29 minutes in length can be saved.

  Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens

  The built-in Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-70mm, covering wide-angle to portrait length perspectives to suit working in a wide variety of shooting conditions. An f/1.8-2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions throughout the entire zoom range and also enables greater control over focus placement for shallow depth of field imagery.
  
  Nine aspherical elements, including two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, are incorporated into the lens design to minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range to benefit creating sharp, clear imagery. The lens also features a Zeiss T* anti-reflective multi-layered coating to help minimize lens flare and ghosting in order to produce imagery with rich contrast and color neutrality.
  
  Benefitting the 2.9x reach of this lens, as well as supporting working in difficult lighting conditions and with longer shutter speeds, is Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which helps to offset the effects of camera shake. Additionally, a neutral density 0.9 filter is incorporated into the camera's design, which provides a reduction of three stops in exposure to enable working in bright conditions with wider aperture settings and for greater control over how subject movement is rendered.

  Camera Design

  Within the compact design of the RX100 IV is both a high-resolution electronic viewfinder and a large rear LCD monitor. The 2,359k-dot SVGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF provides a bright, clear means for eye-level monitoring, which is well-suited to critical compositions and working in bright conditions. It features 100% frame coverage, and a unique pop-up mechanism. Alternatively, a 3.0" 1,229k-dot Xtra Fine LCD screen is also available and features a tilting design (180° up, 45° down) to benefit working from high, low, and front-facing angles. WhiteMagic technology has been applied to the LCD's design, too, to increase effective brightness for easier viewing in bright lighting.
  
  For intuitive, SLR-like adjustments over a variety of camera settings, a manual control ring surrounds the lens and features a smooth, click-less design for quick and quiet changing of settings. The ring can be assigned to control a variety of features, at different values, such as zoom, aperture, and Picture Effects. A step-zoom feature can be utilized, too, to allow instant switching between commonly used focal lengths.

  Super-Speed Anti-Distortion Electronic Shutter

  While a mechanical shutter featuring a top shutter speed of 1/2,000 second is suitable for most subjects, an electronic shutter provides the ability to capture at 1/32,000 second. This minimizes distortion caused by "rolling shutter" which can become apparent when shooting fast moving subjects. This high-speed shutter also provides the ability to shoot photos with defocused backgrounds even while using large aperture settings under very bright lighting conditions. This is achieved by a combination of the 1/32,000 second shutter speed and a built-in, three-stop ND filter which allows photos to be shot under extremely bright light at a maximum of EV19 with a fully open aperture setting.

  Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC

  Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables instant transferring of imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, which allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices, with no complex set-up required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and, using Smart Remote Control, remotely control the camera's shutter release.
  
  Additionally, PlayMemories Camera Apps are also supported via the built-in Wi-Fi connection, and allow you to personalize the camera's features depending on specific shooting styles. Apps are available to suit creating portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot, and other specific types of imagery.
   

   

• Sony DSC-RX100 IV Specs

  Imaging
  Pixels	Actual: 21.0 Megapixel Effective: 20.1 Megapixel
  Sensor	1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS
  File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, XAVC S Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)
  Max Resolution	20 MP: 5472 x 3648
  Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
  Image Stabilization	Optical
  Color Spaces	sRGB, Adobe RGB

  Optics
  Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, 10 elements in 9 groups 9 Aspherical EFL: 8.8-25.7mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-70mm) Aperture: f/1.8 (W) - 2.8 (T)
  Zoom	Optical: 2.9x Clear Image Zoom: 5.8x Digital: 11x
  Focus Range	Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 11.81" (30 cm) - Infinity

  Exposure Control
  ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 125-12800 (Extended Mode: 80-12800)
  Shutter	Type: Mechanical Speed: 4 - 1/2000 Second in Auto Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 - 1/2000 Second in Program Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 - 1/2000 Second in Manual Mode 30 - 1/2000 Second in Aperture Priority Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 - 1/2000 Second in Shutter Priority Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 4 - 1/32000 Second in Auto Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 30 - 1/32000 Second in Bulb Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 30 - 1/32000 Second in Program Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 30 - 1/32000 Second in Aperture Priority Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 30 - 1/32000 Second in Shutter Priority Mode
  Exposure Metering	Center-Weighted, Multi, Spot
  Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Memory Recall, Movie, Panorama Shot, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto
  Shooting Modes	Anti-motion Blur Fireworks Gourmet Handheld Twilight High Sensitivity Landscape Macro Night Portrait Night Scene Pet Mode Portrait Sports Sunset
  White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
  Continuous Shooting	Up to 16.0 fps at 20.1 MP for up to Frames
  Self-Timer	2, 5, 10 Seconds
  Remote Control	Optional

  Flash
  Flash Modes	Auto Flash On Off Rear Sync Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync
  Built-In Flash	Yes
  Maximum Effective Flash Range	Wide: 1.31 - 33.46' (0.4 - 10.2 m) Telephoto: 1.31 - 21.33' (0.4 - 6.5 m)

  Memory
  Memory Card Type	Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo SD SDHC SDXC

  Recording
  Video Recording	Yes, NTSC/PAL
  Resolution	3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps 1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps 1920 x 1080i: 60 fps, 50 fps 1280 x 720p: 30 fps, 25 fps 1920 x 1080p: 240 fps, 480 fps, 960 fps 1824 x 1026p: 240 fps, 480 fps, 960 fps 1676 x 566p: 240 fps, 480 fps, 960 fps 1920 x 1080p: 250 fps, 500 fps, 1000 fps 1824 x 1026p: 250 fps, 500 fps, 1000 fps 1676 x 566p: 250 fps, 500 fps, 1000 fps

  Video
  Video Clip Length	Up to 29 Min
  Audio Recording	Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)

  Viewfinder/Display
  Viewfinder Type	Electronic
  Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3 m
  Viewfinder Coverage	100%
  Screen	3.0" LCD Rear Screen Tilt (1,228,800 pixels)

  Connectivity/System Requirements
  Connectivity	HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, USB 2.0
  Wi-Fi	Yes, 802.11b/g/n built-in

  Power
  Battery	1 x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh
  AC Power Adapter	AC-UB10C (Included)

  Physical
  Dimensions (WxHxD)	4.0 x 2.4 x 1.6" / 101.6 x 61.0 x 40.6 mm
  Weight	10.512 oz / 298 g with battery and memory card

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