ZEISS®Vario-Sonnar T* lens for high depiction

Large-diameter ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm1 F1.8-2.8 lens allows wide-angle shooting out to 24 mm. Maximum aperture of F2.8 brightness at the telephoto end enables shooting images without camera shake and subject motion blur and capturing photos (such as portraits) with beautiful background defocusing. ZEISS T* Coating reduces ghost and flare.

20.1 MP (effective) 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor

The world’s first2 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip enables up to 40x super slow motion and up to 1/32000 sec. super-high-speed shutter beyond human perception. The extended circuit features higher signal processing capacity and more than five times faster3 high-speed readout than conventional models.

BIONZ X™ for superior detail and texture

Digital cameras convert light captured by their sensor into digital images. Since the engine that powers conversion is as important as your lens and sensor, the RX100 IV features the high-speed BIONZ X processor for more natural details, more realistic images, richer tonal gradations, and lower noise while shooting photos and movies.

Super slow motion4 at maximum of 40x

Using the mode dial to select HFR, it’s easy to create super slow motion movies containing split-second moments of action. Choose shooting frame rates of 960/1000fps, 480/500fps, or 240/250fps (NTSC/PAL)5, depending on which is most suitable for your needs. The end trigger mode also enables you to capture 2 or 4 seconds before the MOVIE button is pressed, letting you capture the decisive moment.

Super-high-speed shutter of 1/32000 sec.

This next-generation 1/32000 sec. super-high-speed Anti-Distortion Shutter works to minimise image distortion caused by the rolling shutter phenomenon. The extraordinarily fast shutter speed also allows you to produce photos with background defocusing using a large aperture setting even under extremely bright conditions at a maximum of EV19.6

Up to 16fps7 continuous shooting without blackout

Thanks to the new super-high-speed image sensor—and despite its 20.1 MP8 high pixel count—the camera features accelerated readout speed that helps achieve continuous shooting up to 16fps7. This lets you capture moments of fleeting beauty or facial expressions.

Bright XGA OLED Tru-Finder for inspired shooting

High-contrast retractable electronic viewfinder (EVF) delivers high resolution equivalent to 2359k dots. Stunning resolution and self-illumination allow display of subtlest details for precise composition. EVF eyepiece optics are treated with ZEISS T* Coating to reduce unwanted reflections for clear corner-to-corner visibility.

IMAGE SENSOR

Type Exmor RS CMOS sensor

Size 1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm)

Gross Pixels Approx. 21.0 Mega Pixels

Effective Pixels Approx. 20.1 Mega Pixels

LENS

Lens Type ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)

F Number F1.8(W)-2.8(T)

Focal Length (f=) f=8.8-25.7mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9 f=26-76mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3 f=25-73mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 3:2 f=24-70mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 1:1 f=30.5-89mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9 f=25.5-74mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=30-86mm(SteadyShot Active), f=33.5-95mm(SteadyShot Intelligent Active)

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 4K 16:9 f=28-80mm(SteadyShot Standard)

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - HFR 960fps f=42-118mm(Quality Priority), f=60-170mm(Shoot Time Priority)

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - HFR 480fps f=28-80mm(Quality Priority), f=42-118mm(Shoot Time Priority)

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - HFR 240fps f=26-75mm(Quality Priority), f=28-80mm(Shoot Time Priority)

Focus Range (iAuto) W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 30cm to Infinity

Focus Range (Program Auto) W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx.30cm to Infinity

Optical Zoom 2.9x(Optical Zoom during movie recording)

Clear Image Zoom Still Image: 20M Approx. 5.8x / 10M Approx. 8.2x / 5.0M Approx. 11x / VGA Approx. 44x, Movie: Approx. 5.8x *8

Precision Digital Zoom - Still Image Still Image: 20M Approx.11x / 10M Approx.16x / 5.0M Approx.23x / VGA Approx.44x, Movie: Digital Zoom Approx.10 *8

LCD

Screen Size Approx. 7.5cm (3.0 inch)

Number Of Dots 1,228,800 dots

Name Xtra Fine/ TFT LCD

Adjustable angle Up by approx. 180°, down by approx. 45°

Brightness Setting Manual(5 steps)/ Sunny Weather

VIEWFINDER

Size 0.39-type electronic viewfinder(OLED)

Number Of Dots 2,359,296 dots

Magnification Approx. 0.59x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.)

Type Electronic

SHOOTING SPECS

Imaging Processor BIONZ X

Image Stabilizer System Still Image: Optical SteadyShot, Movie: Yes (Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type)

Focus Mode - Direct Manual Focus Yes

Focus Mode - Manual Focus Yes

Focus Mode - Single-shot AF (AF-S) Yes

Focus Mode - Continuous AF (AF-C) Yes

Focus Area: Wide Yes

Focus Area: Center Yes

Focus Area Flexible Spot (S/M/L) Yes

Focus Area: Expanded Flexible Spot Yes

Lock On AF Yes (Wide/ Center/ Flexible Spot(S/M/L)/ Expanded Flexible Spot)

Light Metering - Multi Pattern Yes

Light Metering - Center-Weighted Yes

Light Metering - Spot Yes

Exposure Compensation +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step

ISO Sensitivity Setting (Still Image) Auto(ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/ 160/ 200/ 250/ 320/ 400/ 500/ 640/ 800/ 1000/ 1250/ 1600/ 2000/ 2500/ 3200/ 4000/ 5000/ 6400/ 8000/ 10000/ 12800 (Extendableto ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO125-12800), 200/ 400/ 800/ 1600/ 3200/ 6400/ 12800/ 25600 *9 *10

ISO Sensitivity Setting (Movie) Auto:(ISO125Level-ISO12800Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/ 160/ 200/ 250/ 320/ 400/ 500/ 640/ 800/ 1000/ 1250/ 1600/ 2000/ 2500/ 3200/ 4000/ 5000/ 6400/ 8000/ 10000/ 12800

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom

Shutter Speed iAuto(4" - 1/2000)/ Program Auto(30" - 1/2000)/ Manual(Bulb, 30" - 1/2000)/ Aperture Priority(30" - 1/2000)/ Shutter Priority(30" - 1/2000) *11

Self-Timer 10sec./ 5sec./ 2sec./ 3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable/ Bracketing shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable

Flash Mode Auto/ Flash On/ Slow Synchro/ Rear Sync/ Flash Off

Flash Range ISO Auto: Approx.0.4m to 10.2m(W)/ Approx. 0.4m to 6.5m(T), ISO12800: up to Approx. 20.4m(W)/ Approx. 13.0m(T)

Auto Macro Yes

Auto Focus Illuminator Auto/ Off

Aperture iAuto(F1.8/F11(W))/ Program Auto(F1.8/F11(W))/ Manual(F1.8/F11(W))/ Shutter Priority(F1.8/F11(W))/ Aperture Priority(F1.8/F11(W))

Face Detection - Mode Off/ On(Regist Faces)/ On

Face Detection - Face Selection Yes(Key, Selected-face Memory)

Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces 8 faces

SHOOTING MODE

Superior Auto Yes

Intelligent Auto Yes

Shutter Speed Priority Yes

Aperture Priority Yes

Movie Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure) Yes

HFR Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure) Yes

Panorama Yes

Scene Selection Yes

MR (Memory Recall) 1,2,3 Yes

Manual Exposure Yes

SCENE SELECTION

High Sensitivity Yes

Night Scene Yes

Night Portrait Yes

Portrait Yes

Landscape Yes

Fireworks Yes

Gourmet Yes

Pet Yes

Handheld Twilight Yes

Anti Motion Blur Yes

Sports Action Yes

Macro Yes

Sunset Yes

PICTURE EFFECT

HDR Painting Yes

Rich-tone Monochrome Yes

Miniature Yes

Toy Camera Yes

Pop Colour Yes

Partial Colour Yes

Soft High-key Yes

Water Colour Yes

Posterization Yes

Retro Photo Yes

Soft Focus Yes

High Contrast Monochrome Yes

Illustration Yes

COMPATIBLE RECORDING MEDIA

Memory Stick Duo (Still Image / Movies) Yes *15

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Still Image / Movies) Yes *15

Memory Stick PRO Duo - High Speed Yes *15

Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Yes *15

SD Memory Card Yes *15

SDHC Memory Card Yes *15

SDXC Memory Card Yes *15

Memory Stick Micro Yes *15 *16

Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) Yes *15 *16

Micro SD Memory Card Yes *15 *16

Micro SDHC Memory Card Yes *15 *16

Micro SDXC Memory Card Yes *15 *16

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

13M (3,648×3,648) 1:1 mode Yes

6.5M (2,544×2,544) 1:1 mode Yes

3.7M (1,920×1,920) 1:1 mode Yes

20M (5,472×3,648) 3:2 mode Yes

10M (3,888×2,592) 3:2 mode Yes

5M (2,736×1,824) 3:2 mode Yes

18M (4,864×3,648) 4:3 mode Yes

10M (3,648 X 2,736) 4:3 mode Yes

5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode Yes

VGA (640 X 480) 4:3 mode Yes

17M (5,472×3,080) 16:9 mode Yes

7.5M (3,648×2,056) 16:9 mode Yes

4.2M (2,720×1,528) 16:9 mode Yes

Sweep Panorama Wide (12,416 X 1,856 / 5,536 X 2,160) Yes

Sweep Panorama Standard (8,192 X 1,856 / 3,872 X 2,160) Yes

MOVIE RECORDING

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50p (28M, PS) Yes

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50i (24M, FX) Yes

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/25p (24M, FX) Yes

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50i (17M, FH) Yes

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/25p (17M, FH) Yes

MP4 - 28M(1,920x1,080/50fps) Yes

MP4 - 16M(1,920x1,080/25fps) Yes

MP4 - 6M(1,280x720/25fps) Yes

XAVC S 4K - 25p 100M(3,840x2,160/25p) Yes

XAVC S 4K - 25p 60M(3,840x2,160/25p) Yes

XAVC S - 100p 100M(1,920x1,080/100p) Yes

XAVC S - 100p 60M(1,920x1,080/100p) Yes

XAVC S - 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/50p) Yes

XAVC S - 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/25p) Yes

BATTERY LIFE

Still Image Monitor:Approx. 280/ Approx. 140min., ViewFinder:Approx. 230/ Approx. 115min. *17

Movies actual shooting Monitor:Approx. 45min., ViewFinder:Approx. 45min. (In [MP4 28M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 20 min. and max. file size is 4GB) *17 * 18

OTHER FEATURES

PlayMemories Camera Apps Yes

Beauty Effect Skin Toning/ Skin Smoothing/ Shine Removal/ Eye Widening/ Teeth Whitening

Eye AF Yes

Face Detection Yes

Face Registration Yes

Still Image Recording during movie Yes

Smile Shutter Yes

Quick Navi Yes

Digital Level Gauge (pitch and roll) Yes

MR (memory recall) Yes

White Balance Bracketing Yes

DRO Bracketing Yes

MF Assist Yes

Photo Creativity Yes

Peaking Yes

Zebra Yes

Micref Level Yes

Step Zoom Yes

Self-portrait timer Yes

Control for HDMI Yes

Start-up Time Approx. 1.6 sec. *19

Shooting Time Lag Approx. 0.16 sec. *19

Shutter Release Time Lag Approx. 0.009 sec.

Shooting Interval Approx. 0.45 sec. *19

Burst Speed (Maximum) Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: approx. 16 fps, Continuous Shooting: approx. 5.5 fps *12  *13

Burst Interval (Minimum) Approx.0.06 sec *12 *13 *20

Built-in Microphone Stereo

Wind Noise Reduction Off/ On

Optical Zoom During Movie Recording 2.9x

Histogram Indicator Yes(On/Off)

FLASH

Built-in flash Built-in, manual pop-up

PLAYBACK

Slide Show - Video Out 4k(HDMI)

Slide Show - Movie Yes

Automatic Image Rotation Yes

Movie Yes

USB

USB Connection - Auto (Multi-Configuration) Yes

USB Connection - Mass Storage Yes

USB Connection - MTP Yes

Hi-Speed USB Yes

Micro USB Yes

INTERFACE

Multi-use Terminal Yes

Micro HDMI Yes

DC IN Terminal Yes

NFC NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing

Wi-Fi Yes(IEEE802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band))

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY CAPABILITY

Tripod Receptacle Yes

POWER SOURCE

Supplied Battery Maximum Voltage: 4.2V, Nominal Voltage: 3.6V, Capacity for Shooting: 4.5Wh(1240mAh)

AC Adaptor Power Requirements: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA; Output voltage: DC 5V, 0.5A

USB Charge Yes (Shooting, Playback)

USB Power Supply Yes (Shooting, Playback)

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 101.6 x 58.1 x 41.0 mm

Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick) Approx. 298g

Weight (Body only) Approx. 271g

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC AdaptorAC-UB10C/UB10D, Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, strap adapter, Instruction Manual

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*8 Optical zoom from the wide side (except RX1).

*9 REI = Recommended Exposure Index

*10 Achieved by using overlay burst shooting.

*11 When ISO sensitivity is higher than IS0 3200, the slowest shutter speed limit is 1/4 sec. Manual setting of ISO sensitivity to lower than ISO 3200 is necessary to set shutter speed slower than 1/4. (except RX series models).

*12 You may not be able to shoot images in Burst mode depending on the Shooting mode.

*13 Speed will be slowing after taking some shots.

*14 For movies, compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card (Class 4 or faster speed is recommended) can be used.

*15 with Adaptor (optional)

*16 The LCD screen is turned on, shooting once every 30 seconds, the zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends the flash strobes once every two times, the power turns on and off once every ten times.

*17 Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications,default setting).

*18 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom (except RX1), stand-by, power off.

*19 Shooting interval of maximum recoded pixels.

*20 Speed will be slowing after taking some shots. *without CMOS models