Sony releases RX10 IV firmware update adding Real-Time Animal Eye AF functionality

(MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 13 November 2019) – Sony has released a firmware update for the RX10 IV allowing the camera to benefit from Sony’s unique Real-Time Eye AF for animals1 and also enhances in camera stabilization.

The V2.0 update enables Sony’s AI driven Real-Time Eye AF technology to now detect both animals and human subjects2. This function can be used by half pressing the shutter trigger, allowing users to get perfectly focused images.

In addition to the new functionality, the update improves the overall stability of the camera making it more user friendly.

The V2.0 firmware upgrade is downloadable for free on the Sony Support site3.


1 For stills only. Real-Time Eye AF feature comparable a7R III/a7 R III Version 3.0

2 It is not possible to detect simultaneously human and animal eyes. Eye detection may not be possible depending on the environment, animal type or the movement of the animal.

3 Ver 2.0 download for Windows. Ver.2.00 download for Mac