Which generation does the novice of "Sony rx 100" choose?

The 4th generation rx 100 has been mass-produced, and it has become a subdivision product at different price points.

The official names of the fourth generation black cards are entry black card, extended black card, self-portrait black card and slow-motion 4K black card.

As the name implies, the first generation is for fun, the second generation is an enhanced version, the third generation has more screen flipping functions, and the fourth generation supports slow photography.

More specifically, the optical properties of the first generation and the second generation are similar, with a focal length of 28- 100 and an aperture of F 1.8-4.9.

The optical characteristics of the third and fourth generations are about 24-70 F 1.8-2.8. The first and second generations cover the standard segment and small telephoto, and the third and fourth generations have small wide angle, but the telephoto is weakened, the aperture of the first and second generations is slightly smaller, and the aperture of the third and fourth generations is increased. Generally speaking, the third and fourth generation lenses have been enhanced.

As for photosensitive devices and image engines, the old ones are definitely better than the new ones.

Externally, the second generation began to support wireless shutter accessories, and the third generation began to support APP and automatic GD.

There are also some details such as screen flip angle, USB charging compatibility and so on. ....

If you ask me, all you have to do is take pictures, one generation. If you want to find a cost-effective product, Canon's G7X generation may be more suitable. If you need clarity, you like EVF, and you like shooting videos of three generations. Four generations of super-photography and slow-motion photography are already quite feverish, and novices or photographers rather than photographers may not need them.