It might seem like a gimmick, but we found it the display to be crisp with a generous field of view. That's not forgetting the neat little built-in electronic viewfinder that its rivals lack. During our time with the camera, it has proven to be capable of shooting a burst of 233 JPEG images and 109 raw files at 24fps – a big improvement over the RX100 V's 150 JPEG shots and 77 raws. That sensor means it shoot 4K video, amazing 40x slow motion and still images at 24fps in continuous burst mode. It's not Sony's latest model, but if you don't need the microphone jack and video autofocus skills of the Mark VII, then it does offer better value. The RX100 VI goes several steps further, though, with a 'stacked' sensor design for high-speed data capture. Sony's original RX100 was a landmark camera that fused a 1-inch sensor in a compact, metal body with the controls and image quality demanded by enthusiasts. Read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV review.You might want to pair it with a separate grip for better handling, but if you need a powerful compact to slip into your pocket – and you don't want to spend a fortune getting it – you'll find the RX100 IV delivers plenty. The 2.36 million-dot viewfinder cleverly hides away when not in use, while optical image stabilization inside the lens keeps everything steady. While the 24-70mm (35mm equivalent) lens range isn't quite as broad as on the RX100 VI and RX100 VII, the lens itself has a wider f/1.8-2.8 aperture. The 1-inch sensor captured lovely images and super-crisp 4K videos during our time with it. The RX100 IV sits in the middle of the RX100 family, and while newer models beat it for burst shooting, autofocus and focal range, for most people this cheaper alternative would still serve them brilliantly. It isn't the newest model and, as a result, doesn't have the topnotch performance of its newer siblings. It's tempting for list this model higher up just for the value for money it offers. Read our in-depth Fujifilm X100V review.But, the X100V puts an impressive range of features into a polished, premium body, with throwback style that sets it apart from the crowd – yet still fits perfectly in your pocket.
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Sure, you need to add a filter for full weather-proofing and the cost will be prohibitive for some. Then there’s the higher resolution hybrid viewfinder – both optical and electronic – as well as support for 4K/30p video capture. Not so much with X100V, as we found it to offer great sharpness in the centre, even at the widest apertures. One of our main complaints with the X100F was that its photos tended to be soft at f/2. Our testing has found the image quality to be much improved, partly thanks to a redesigned lens, and the low-light performance to be better. All of those areas, though, have now been improved on the X100V, which brings a new tilting screen and improved autofocus performance. The concept is the same as before: a stylish, pocketable design, large APS-C sensor, unique hybrid viewfinder and a fixed 23mm f/2 lens. The Fujifilm X100V takes what was already a special camera and fixes all of its weaknesses – it's the perfect compact for the smartphone age.