Upgrade Guide

Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV→Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

Cyber-shot RX10 IV

£482 used

2017

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Upgrade to

Sony

Cyber-shot RX10 III

£559 used (+£76)

2016

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The Cyber-shot RX10 III offers little measurable spec improvement over the Cyber-shot RX10 IV. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Cyber-shot RX10 IV	Cyber-shot RX10 III
Price	£482 used	£559 used
Released	2017	2016	↓
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 / S-Log3	4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2
Autofocus	315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF, touch focus	25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS
Burst Rate	24fps with AF/AE tracking	14fps (5fps with AF)	↓
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~420 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 touchscreen, 1.44M dots	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M 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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