Sony - Cyber-shot RX10 IV 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

This is a professional quality camera with two major benefits not seen in any of its competitor products: 1) it has Sony's best autofocus system and 2) it has the longest zoom range of any camera of this type except for one model from Nikon which is inferior in every respect. 1. Autofocus. You will want to use the "center lock-on AF" option whenever you have a moving subject. This causes the camera to dynamically focus on your intended object even if it moves in the frame and even if it temporarily moves OUT of the frame and then back in. If you are trying to photograph moving objects (children, animals) this feature is a game-changer. It even works BOTH for movies and still shots. No camera manufacturer has autofocus as good as Sony. This camera can focus in 0.03 seconds without the "hunting" seen in contrast-detection autofocus systems. 2. The lens. This lens is nothing short of spectacular. You can get reasonable wide angle shots and stunning telephoto shots without changing lenses. The goal of all photography is to "get the shot" which is more difficult if you have to fumble to change the lens when you need either a wider or more telephoto shot. You don't need to do that with this camera due to the incredible lens range. This lens is also tack sharp at all focal lengths. To get comparable-quality lenses for an interchangeable lens camera you would have to spend at least $2000 for each of at least 2 lenses! Some have suggested that the sensor on this camera is too small for low light work. I can tell you I sold a micro 4/3 camera which a sensor about twice as large as the 1 inch sensor in this camera, and this camera takes better pictures, including in low light. The price is high on this camera; no other camera manufacturer makes a "point and shoot" camera this expensive, but as in all other areas in life, you get what you pay for. This is the kind of camera one would want to buy and use for literally everything for years. I couldn't be happier with it.

Had an upcoming trip with the grandkids and did not want to be carrying a full size backpack with for my camera and lenses as I usually do. So I began checking and researching cameras that would best fulfill my needs. This Sony, (I shoot Canon), ticked almost all the boxes for me. Had a couple of days to play with it and learn the menus, (ouch), and functions before the trip. It would be helpful if there were more functions or controls on the body so you would not have to go into the menus for some of the basics. Lighted shooting for photos and video was sharp and accurate and as expected darker situations were more challenging but you learn to compensate and accept what it can do and can’t, had my share of grainy ones. And don’t expect much out of the on camera flash, had a few shots with a nice lens shadow, was able to crop it out. Better to invest in a decent mountable flash. I am very happy with what this camera could do and it’s a lot easier packing and traveling. Being a Total Tech member at Best Buy, I could have returned it if I was not satisfied, but decided to keep and use it for my upcoming trips. If Sony makes an updated version that addresses a couple of the shortcomings, (sensor size, controls), I would probably purchase it. Expensive, but for my purposes, worth it.

I have read a number of reviews and mulled over the decision to get this camera and have not been disappointed(with one exception). First the good. Fast and I mean fast sports mode at 24 fps Fast zoom and it can go all the way to 2400mm digital zoom but some quality is lost doing that. Excellent quality slow mo and 4k video. Good low light quality and anti-shake. My only complaint would be that in HFR mode(slo mo) i can not zoom in and the amount of time it can record is limited. Good bokeh also. Overall i am very happy with the purchase.