Downsizing on Camera gear: I am seriously contemplating getting rid of a few DSLR's and lenses and going for the Sony RX10 IV. I have been reading some great reviews on it however will...

radiomantom Loc: Plymouth Indiana

I am seriously contemplating getting rid of a few DSLR's and lenses and going for the Sony RX10 IV. I have been reading some great reviews on it however will not make the decision untill I get to Robert's Camera in Indy and spend some time hands on with it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. At 80 yrs old I feel now might be the time.

Ollieboy

radiomantom wrote:

I am seriously contemplating getting rid of a few DSLR's and lenses and going for the Sony RX10 IV. I have been reading some great reviews on it however will not make the decision untill I get to Robert's Camera in Indy and spend some time hands on with it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. At 80 yrs old I feel now might be the time.

My friend and I both have the Rx10iv and Rx10iii. Nothing bad to say from my experience. It's my goto camera along with my rx100vi. I believe others feel the same way. As long as you realize it's limitations, (not many) you'll be very happy.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

It's a premium super zoom, highly regarded. If you're going to a physical store, also handle the mirrorless interchange models available for your current DSLR brand. If you're a Nikon shooter, handle their Z50 too. If applicable, consider if changing the sensor size and mirrorless is a valid option, using an adapter for existing lenses. Canon has a similar cropped sensor mirrorless in the EOS M6 that can use EF / EF-S lenses too via an adapter.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I hear that once you figure out the strange menu system, they are great cameras.

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

Highly personal choice that only you can make. If I were going to switch systems right now, I'd sell my Nikon gear and go with the Canon R5. I have gotten burned by Sony electronics over the years with poor support and warranty service and they abandon markets when they can no longer be the front running innovator, but that's just my personal experience. I'm sure others have had better experiences. Canon has surpassed Sony right now, but Sony has always made higher quality, innovative products.

Bill_de Loc: US

I had version III which could produce nice images, but had terrible A/F in low light. Sony took care of the in version IV. It is a small sensor which should be considered.

I own the Nikon Z50 with the DX kit lenses. As mentioned above, it might be worth a look.

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alphonso49uk

I got rid of my nikon gear......d810 and various lenses a couple of years ago and never looked back.
Best decision I made.......super image quality and 24-600 mm without the need to lug a couple of bricks around...good luck

Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Why not look at the Sony a6600 with one of the Sony zoom lenses
I also down sized from heave gear

Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Why not look at the Sony a6600 with one of the Sony zoom lenses
I also down sized from heave gear
I currently use Olympus and Sony

SonyBug

radiomantom wrote:

I am seriously contemplating getting rid of a few DSLR's and lenses and going for the Sony RX10 IV. I have been reading some great reviews on it however will not make the decision untill I get to Robert's Camera in Indy and spend some time hands on with it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. At 80 yrs old I feel now might be the time.

I just bought a 4.5 lb Sony 200-600 lens to improve the quality of my distance shots. At 81, I am going to use it to build arm strength, and muscle tone in general for the walking I will do to get to the spots to shoot. So, you can take the attitude that lighter is better, or keep that heavy equipment and get out and stay healthy!

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

radiomantom wrote:

I am seriously contemplating getting rid of a few DSLR's and lenses and going for the Sony RX10 IV. I have been reading some great reviews on it however will not make the decision untill I get to Robert's Camera in Indy and spend some time hands on with it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. At 80 yrs old I feel now might be the time.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

radiomantom wrote:

I am seriously contemplating getting rid of a few DSLR's and lenses and going for the Sony RX10 IV. I have been reading some great reviews on it however will not make the decision untill I get to Robert's Camera in Indy and spend some time hands on with it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. At 80 yrs old I feel now might be the time.

I'm 75. I did exactly what you want to do. I sold all my Canon gear and took the proceeds and bought an RX10 Model IV. Best decision I could have made. Never regretted it. I shoot mostly local theater in very low light and have excellent results. I have to admit I wanted some more reach so I also bought a Nikon P1000. I am very pleased with my equipment. Good luck, you won't regret it!

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

PHRubin wrote:

I hear that once you figure out the strange menu system, they are great cameras.

Figuring out, then reluctantly adapting, until you need to change something after leaving it alone for a couple months.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Anyone, I'm guessing its optics and / or the physical barriers of the camera & lens that don't allow for a FF sensor in any of the bridge cameras...or is it marketing. Otherwise, I presume there would be an attempt to market a FF Bridge camera, no?

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

MikeMck wrote:

I'm 75. I did exactly what you want to do. I sold all my Canon gear and took the proceeds and bought an RX10 Model IV. Best decision I could have made. Never regretted it. I shoot mostly local theater in very low light and have excellent results. I have to admit I wanted some more reach so I also bought a Nikon P1000. I am very pleased with my equipment. Good luck, you won't regret it!

Hi Mike,
How would you compare the P1000 to the RX10M4? Picture quality? Focus? Take care & ...