Wide-Reaching Built-In Zoom
The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 25x zoom lens covers a 24–600mm equivalent range without requiring lens changes.
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A high-end bridge camera with a 1-inch sensor and 24-600mm equivalent Zeiss zoom lens. It is especially popular for wildlife, travel, and sports without changing lenses.

The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 25x zoom lens covers a 24–600mm equivalent range without requiring lens changes.
A 315-point autofocus system and burst shooting at up to 24 fps support wildlife, sports, and other moving subjects.
The stacked 20.1 MP 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor captures still images and UHD 4K video at 3840 × 2160.
The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV is a weather-sealed bridge camera with a stacked 20.1 MP 1.0-type sensor, built-in ZEISS 25x zoom lens, UHD 4K video, and high-speed autofocus and burst shooting.
The camera is considered the most capable all-in-one package available, praised for its groundbreaking phase-detect autofocus in a superzoom and excellent stills and video performance, earning a gold award.
Described as the finest bridge camera money can buy, it offers impressive speed and autofocus, though the reviewer suggests the previous model is a better value for most users unless the improved performance for sports and wildlife is specifically needed.
It is highly recommended for travelers and wildlife photographers seeking a professional, all-in-one experience, noted as an Editors' Choice for its class-leading performance despite its high price point.
The camera is praised for its professional-grade features, excellent autofocus, and versatile performance across various subjects, justifying its premium price for those needing a high-quality stills and 4K video solution.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 315 | |
| Battery Life | 400 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Bridge (SLR-like) camera | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 24 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth (Standard Ver. 4.1), NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.0-type (7.5 cm) TFT LCD, Xtra Fine (1440,000 dots) | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot (Intelligent Active Mode; optical with electronic compensation / anti-rolling) | |
| Iso Range | Auto (ISO 100–12800, selectable limits); extendable to ISO 64/80; Multi-Frame NR up to ISO 25600 | |
| Lens Type | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* built-in zoom lens (18 elements in 13 groups) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 120 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 25 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.1 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor (stacked) | |
| Storage Support | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Micro, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, SDXC (SD/SDHC/SDXC use) | |
| Video Resolution | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | |
| Viewfinder Type | 0.39-type electronic viewfinder (EVF) | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 1095 g | g |

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