Sony presents the new flagship of its renowned Cyber-Shot RX10 series:the RX10 IV (DSC-RX10M4). With a response time of 0.03 seconds, the autofocus is ultra-fast. In addition, the new all-rounder allows continuous shooting of up to 24 frames per second - with full autofocus tracking. No detail escapes the 315 phase autofocus points directly on the sensor. The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-600 millimeter F2.4-F4 Lens ensures full flexibility when shooting and filming. 4K filmmakers will enjoy Full Pixel Readout without pixel binning.

The new RX10 IV is the perfect all-in-one solution for photo enthusiasts and professional photographers on the go. It combines the best of mobility and speed in a compact camera body. It also comes with a host of top-notch features: The super-fast autofocus captures any subject in just 0.03 seconds, enables continuous shootingii at 24 frames per second with permanent focus tracking and, with 315 phase-detection AF points, plays in the league of the fastest professional cameras in terms of precision. The flexible 24-600 millimeteriv F2.4-4 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T Lens also covers almost every relevant focal length for photographers.

The RX10 IV camera is equipped with the latest 20.1 megapixel Stacked CMOS Sensor (Type 1.0) with DRAM chip, the powerful BIONZ X image processor plus front-end LSI. These three core components of the RX10 IV work together to bring the camera up to speed. They also guarantee first-class image quality at all times - whether at 24 or 600 millimeters focal length.

Fast focus, fast shootingThe new RX10 IV is the first camera in the RX10 series to use the Fast Hybrid AF system, which evaluates the information provided by the 315 phase autofocus points. Contrast and Phase AF together cover about 65% of the entire sensor surface. This is the only reason why the RX10 IV manages to focus in less than 0.03 secondsii.

In addition, the RX10 IV is the first Cyber-Shot camera with "High-Density Tracking AF" technology. It was previously only built into a few select cameras with interchangeable Sony lenses. "High-Density Tracking" not only focuses on the autofocus points on the subject, but also includes the surrounding ones in the focus calculation. This greatly increases tracking and focus accuracy: for example, focus tracking works well even with birds or athletes that frequently and quickly change direction of running or flying.

The new RX10 IV's standard autofocus features include enhanced versions of Eye AF, Touch Focus and Focus Range Limiter. AF-ON is also transferable, as are many AF modes, such as AF-S, AF-C and AF-A. So every photographer can find the setting that's perfect for them.

To ensure the camera never misses an important moment, the RX10 IV has a continuous shooting speed of up to 24 frames per second with full AF/AE tracking. It can put up to 249 images in a row on the memory card. To help the photographer's eye keep up with the speed, Sony has significantly reduced the viewfinder delay during continuous shooting. In addition, continuous shooting can be displayed in groups instead of as individual shots. This is especially convenient when evaluating images after a shoot.

The RX10 IV features a high-speed anti-distortion shutter (maximum shutter speed: 1/320000 second), which reduces the "rolling shutter effect" that usually occurs with fast-moving subjects. In addition, the RX10 IV can shoot completely silently in all modes - including continuous shooting - as long as the electronic shutter is engaged. A mechanical shutter mode is also available.

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-600 mm F2.4-F4 LensThe 24-600 millimeter ZEISS Vario-Sonnar TLens on the Cyber-Shot RX10 IV camera features a tremendous F2.4-F4.0 speed and delivers outstanding image quality across the entire focal length range. Image quality is provided by a super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass lens and ED aspherical lenses to prevent chromatic aberration. The ZEISS T coating is used to minimize shadow effects.

To ensure that no photo is blurred, an Optical SteadyShot image stabilizer is built into the Lens. The Optical SteadyShot can compensate for up to 4.5 f-stops.

In addition, the Lens is capable of producing superbly detailed digital macro images thanks to a closest focusing distance of 72 centimeters and a maximum magnification of x0.49.

Professional Video RecordingThe new RX10 IV is the latest Cyber-Shot RX camera to take advantage of 4K (QFHD 3840 x 2160) video recording with its Fast Hybrid AF system, focusing at an average of two times faster than the RX10 III.

In 4K mode, the new RX10 IV relies on "Full Pixel Readout," capturing approximately 1.7x more information than is required for 4K movie playback, where even the finest details are accurately captured. The camera uses the XAVC S codec while recording video at high data rates of up to 100 Mbps, depending on the recording mode. Users have the option to record in 24p or 30p in 4K mode, or at a frame rate of up to 120p in Full HD mode.

The new camera offers video professionals several setting options including Picture Profile, S-Gamut/S-Log2, Gamma Display Assist, Proxy recording, Time Code / User Bit and features an external microphone input and output for headphones.

Super slow motion video recording is possible up to four seconds (in quality priority mode) and seven seconds (in shoot time priority). This allows users to choose between 1000fps, 500fps and 250fps and between 50p, 25p and 24p playback formats.

Improved operation and personalizationThe new RX10 IV provides full visibility with the latest 3.0-type 1.44M pixel tilting LCD screen with Touch Focus and Touch Pad function. In addition, it features an approximately 2.35M pixel high-contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder that ensures lifelike photo preview and playback functionality. Triple Lens rings for iris, zoom and focus make operation easy. The aperture ring is worth its weight in gold, especially when shooting silent video.

To enhance personalization, there is the "My Menu" function. Up to 30 personalized menu entries can be saved here. The entries are color-coded to make finding your way around the menu as easy as possible.

The RX10 IV is also dust and moisture resistant as well as Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth compatible.