Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III→Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Cyber-shot RX10 III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Cyber-shot RX10 IV
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Burst rate24fps with AF/AE tracking vs 14fps (5fps with AF)
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Generation1 year newer (2017 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Cyber-shot RX10 III | Cyber-shot RX10 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.1 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +0.8 | ||
| Macro | +0.4 | ||
| Architecture | +0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX10 III | Cyber-shot RX10 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £559 used | £482 used | |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 / S-Log3 | |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF | 315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF, touch focus | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (5fps with AF) | 24fps with AF/AE tracking | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1095g (with battery and card) | 1095g (with battery and card) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
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