Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberRX100 IVRX100 VA
Alternate model number(s)
  • dsc-rx100m4
  • dsc-rx100m5a
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20152018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102102
Width (mm)4141
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)295299
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony RX100 IIISony RX100 V
SuccessorSony RX100 V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSSony Exmor RS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120.1
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score70-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.9-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)562-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1852(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2544 x 2544(6.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1623.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1136x384
  • 1280x720
  • 1676x566
  • 1824x1026
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 800x270
  • 1244x420
  • 1292x436
  • 1824x1026
  • 1824x616
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 912x308
Movie max framerate (fps)1,0001,000
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioXAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 70.0024.00 - 70.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.922.92
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)55
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexble SpotFast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 315 PDAF points, 25 CDAF areas; Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typePop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/ 19Pop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.590.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.22-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1313
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NRAuto, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • ambience or white priority)
  • auto (standard
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 301/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Average, Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion BlurScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Approx.0.4m to 10.2m (1.31 ft. to 33.46 ft.) (W) / Approx. 0.4 m to 6.5 m (1.31 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T)Auto ISO: Approx.0.4m to 10.2m (1.31 ft. to 33.46 ft.) (W) / Approx. 0.4 m to 6.5 m (1.31 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.51
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.610.5
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1623.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)40233
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.623.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)28103
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.623.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)24102
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.230.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.020.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.2
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.12
Play -> record time (s)0.91.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.55
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280220
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)230210
Battery life, video (minutes)-35
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software-
  • capture one express (for sony)
  • edit
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUses the world's first 1.0 type stacked EXMOR RS CMOS sensor with advanced signal processing and integrated DRAM-



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