ggab Loc: ?

Depending upon the use case, you may find the Panasonic FZ-1000II appealing.
A comparison of both can be found at:
https://cameradecision.com/compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-IV-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-FZ1000-II

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Do not be afraid to buy used...I have 8 DSLR's and 6 have been "pre-Owned" and are remarkably good!! (I'm kinda a gear freak/nut and like to try various combo's). Both B&H and Adorama offer good warranties and return policies so you would be almost 100% protected when purchasing from them. As to why people exchange/trade-in...I imagine it is mostly upgrades. All used camera's sold by the above co.'s are thoroughly checked and warranted and rated according to quality. You would be safe buying from them and if you are not happy, get a free return/refund in thirty days...or whatever their return policy is.

alphonso49uk

Ive had 4 top end full frame cameras 2 canon and 2 nikon together with top lenses. I bought the best lenses for them etc but eventually became sick of changing lenses and the general weight of lugging them around.
I bought the rx10m4 and havnt looked back.....superb image quality, manageable weight and for my kind of photography......mainly spur of the moment travel shots.....its been incredible. I take better shots now than before and generally more keepers without any discernable difference in image quality.
A 24-70 plus a full frame will probably give better night/low light shots but the rx10m4 certainly isnt bad at all upto iso 3200 from a noise point of view.
If your in any doubt I always think Flickr is a good starting point to see how a camera fairs in the real world.
Most of my recent shots on flickr have been taken with the rx10m4.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13533465@N02/

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

Judy, I think you’d be happier with the RX10iv if you make the leap. It has phase detect focusing versus contrast on the iii. It’s a big improvement especially in lower light and is faster.

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

The Panasonic Lumix FZ-2500 is rated extremely well, also; in some internet articles it rates on a par with the Sony. I bought a used one for $300 on eBay ( compare that to see the prices of the Sony, and assign your own value analysis to figure out which one to buy )

markwilliam1

Sorry No comparison!!

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

An extraordinary camera. With a 1" sensor no match for aps-c or FF in low light or noise, but, still a wonderful all in one solution for virtually everything else. Here are some recent examples:

60 feet

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markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I purchased mine in July 2017 for a river cruise - tired of lugging two Canon DSLR's, lenses, ...
I have abandoned the DSLR's & lenses and use it exclusively for my photography.
It does take a while to learn Sony's menu system.
I highly recommend it, but give yourself some time to learn its nuances. Sony is different.

Here's a very recent image - 70 yards away was this rare Night Heron during daylight.
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a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

The lens is the same but I agree completely about the AF. That was why I sold my III and bought the IV.

Johnnyt Loc: keizer Oregon

I have the m3. It is great! The model 4 also looks good. Sony is a little different with the menus and such but is a good camera. I got tired of lugging around a dslr with lenses. I tried the fz1000. I didn’t like the soft focus and other things. For example the f stop only goes to f8 on the small end which isn’t too good for depth of field if you are trying to utilize what you can do for certain photos. So I bought the RX10 M3. Great camera! Don’t need to carry around all the gear. It is a little pricey but worth it!
have fun!

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

A friend asked me to recommend a multi-lens DSLR system to replace her bargain P&S. I advised she (a Full Auto shooter) would be happier with the SONY RX10 m4. She bought one a year ago and outshoots me every time. My daughter a Canon 7Dii shooter recently followed suit and says she's glad she did. I'm planning to offload a bunch of DSLR equipment soon and follow suit.

azted Loc: Las Vegas, NV.

I have the original RX-10, and still use it over the six bodies I have purchased and sold since! The photos above by phlash46 and markngolf show how fantastic the performance of that camera can be. Anyone who doubts the 1" Sony sensor has never owned one.

sandiegokim1

I love my RX 10 IV. Sold my other cameras. I've been a budget camera person, bought used or entry level models (mostly Sony), and when a friend handed me her RX 10 iii, I decided then and there to save up and buy one. By that time, the RX IV arrived. as a 65-year-old woman, I really appreciate its lighter weight and utter ease for 600mm reach. I admit I still use auto mostly, and get good pics, but this camera has many many ways to customize. If you take the plunge and buy this, also invest in a book or two so you can learn and grow.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Have it. Love it.

Ollieboy

Not even close.