mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

Rx100xx and the Rx10iv menus have a distinct family resemblance, but they’re not identical. I had no problems with them.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I'm afraid they are. I purchased the Friedman and White books. Very helpful. However, I shoot mainly manual and use the function button to change settings. That works for me.
It's a great camera, but not as "friendly" as a Canon.
Mark

jtm1943

I'm rather heavy into m4/3, but when I don't want to carry extra lenses, etc., I use an Olympus Stylus 1. Sure it's old but in decent light the pictures are quite good. It is quite small and light, but you have to find it on the used market.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Although I don’t have the RX10iv, I do have two Sony cameras, the A6300 and the RX100VII, and yes, the menus are extensive. However, these cameras are so feature-laden that such a menu can’t be avoided, yet they actually aren’t that hard to figure out once you go through them a few time. The cameras have an Fn button that opens up a short menu in which you can program up to 12 of your most frequently used features or controls, and the RX10IV has some C buttons that can give you quick access to some functions at a touch. Once you’ve set these up there’s not much reason to get into the main menu. Thea RX100IV has, as a last selection of main menu headings, one titled “My Menu.” This allows you to assign as many features into it as you wish, effectively almost eliminating the need for the main menu for anything other than a backup. So don’t be intimidated by the Sony menu system. It’s not as bad as you might think.

shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA

Ditto !!! Shang.

Ollieboy

Yes, nearly identical.

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

I have too much gear also, but, the RX10 MK4, is the one I grab as a carry around the place with me when I don’t have a clue if a photo opportunity will pop up. Usually wildlife, cattle promo pictures or flowers this time of year. I currently have a prickly pear blooming that I need to photograph tomorrow.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

The Sony RX10 mkIV is a very good camera. But it is not as good with birds, wildlife, sports, and macro. It is only a 1" sensor, does not have superior IS, has more depth of field than other formats for the same exposure, and is not as sharp at the "600" end of the focus range. But I suspect it would meet your needs at 2.41 pounds and $1700.

But I would like to suggest another possibility. It is more expensive but has so much more to offer than the Sony RX10 mkIV. You might want to consider the new Olympus/OMDS OM-1 with the 12-100 f4 Pro IS lens (24-200 angle of view in 35mm terms). This setup is $3600 and 2.53 pounds (just slightly heavier and bigger). But the IS is 6.5 stops for the body alone. The 12-100 will produce 0.6X/0.4X magnification (basically 1/2 lifesize) and adds one more stop of IS (7.5). With its new sensor, it has ISO at the full frame level even though it is 4/3rds and focuses fast similar to most full frames. The OM-1 surpasses the Sony RX10 mkIV for birds, wildlife, sports, and macro. Since the OM-1 has a bigger sensor, depth of field is narrower than the Sony RX10 mkIV. And for action shots, the OM-1 has Pro Capture which stores shots before your actual shutter release to help make it easier for you to capture peak action. And there is High Resolution imaging which will let you capture handheld 50mp JPEG (80mp RAW) images for landscapes and interiors. The Sony does not have these functions. And if the "200" end of the 12-100 is too short, one can buy the Olympus/OMDS 100-400 f5/6.3 IS lens. It can do 1/2 lifesize images (0.57X), has a 200-800 angle of view in 35mm terms, weights 2.46 pounds, is 3.4" diameter X 8.1", and cost $1400. And the Olympus/OMDS system is weatherproof and requires no other rain/snow gear. And the Sony and both lenses take a 72mm filter.

It might be helpful if you would examine both at a camera store or rent each for a week. The OM-1 system may cost you more. But in my opinion, the OM-1 provides a much better "bang for the buck".

Peterfiore Loc: Where DR goes south

Oh yes.....! Use it frequently, and you will be fine, mostly.

Marv Whealon Loc: Southwest Quebec Canada

Last year I sold my Nikon d7500 and Nikon 200-500 zoom lens because it wasn't old dude friendly on long hikes. I now have the Sony rx10 1v and love it.

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

Sony RX10M4 - great camera
wish there was a Sony RX10M5

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

If you do a search there is a box you must check for recent searches

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

What additional features would you like?
Mark