Sony's RX10 series has delivered premium image quality in a fixed-lens, bridge camera design since its introduction. The fourth edition, the RX10 IV ($1,699.99), upgrades the image sensor to include phase detection focus, so it can shoot at up to 24fps while tracking subjects. That's a big plus for sports and wildlife photographers who want to pack light—the camera has 600mm reach. It delivers image quality that's better than superzooms with small sensors, and also offers best in class capture speed and autofocus. Not everyone needs this type of power, however, and you can save a few hundred dollars without sacrificing image quality by opting for our Editors' Choice RX10 III. But if you don't mind paying some extra money for additional speed, the RX10 IV is worth the premium. Design The RX10 IV ($1,698.00 at Amazon) is nearly physically identical to the RX10 III. It's designed in a bridge style—the body is similar in size and shape to an SLR, but the lens is integral to the design...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV camera delivers an incredible zoom range and uses a stacked sensor design and phase detection focus for 24fps image capture.
25x zoom lens; Large 1-inch sensor; Phase detect autofocus; 24fps Raw capture with tracking; Dust- and splash-resistant design; Touch LCD and EVF; Top info LCD; Wi-Fi; 4K video and 1080p slow-motion
Very expensive; No in-lens neutral density filter; Hood blocks flash at wide angles; Can't start a video when still buffer is in use