I bought my RX-100-III new in 2016 and still love it. I never worry about using high ISOs because I shoot RAW and convert with DxO with its great noise reduction.
I bought this camera when it came out at full price. It influenced me to buy my DSC-HX90V at full price (for the zoom), as well as my RX100M7 at full price for $1300. I love them all for various reasons, but this RX100M3 is the one that has lasted the test of time for me with the least amount of maintenance issues etc. For people griping about the cost vs age, I would still buy another one of these (or M4 - M6) for whatever the going rate is. $450, $700, or more if mine were lost, stolen or broken....they're worth it. Until you own one, you just won't understand....and I'm fine with that. Stay focused and keep shooting regardless. Oh yeah, and the only gripe for me is Sony's continued disregard for their wireless apps and support.
I do agree that the RX series delivers great image quality and is unique in terms of design and pocketability. And yeah cam manufacturers and apps don't seem agree with eachother
@Theezaleez: I share your sentiments, I bought my Sony RX100-7 at full price also, and it was worth every penny. For those of you who don't want to spend the money on a RX100-7, have a look at the RX100-5a, it has more limited zoom range and costs ~$1,000US. The photos and videos are virtually indistinguishable from my DX cameras. I have worn out a Canon S100 and a Panasonic Lumix ZS50(don't buy these cameras on the used market)
I have a dummy battery for my RX100 VA & AV-1M2. Makes all the difference in the world. Also use 1tb sd cards. Use a 5v1a external cellphone battery charger or plug outlet to run the dummy batteries. Anything Higher voltage might damage the camera. The combination of extra battery life and storage is wonderful. Cheers!
Wat leuk dat iemand in 2024 nog aandacht besteedt aan deze camera. Vanaf 2015 tot vorig jaar mijn 'hoofdcamera' geweest. Ik was altijd verrast hoeveel kwaliteit er uitkwam en dat ik in de files ook nog redelijk kon 'croppen' . Voor mij was vooral de F/1.8 de hoofdreden met het formaat. Ideal voor vakanties, waarbij je ook veel interieurs doet van kerken en musea bijvoorbeeld. Helaas is Sony na de III nooit meer terug gekomen met zo'n lichtsterke lens. Wel kregen de volgende modellen meer zoombereik, maar met een meer standaard lichtsterkte. Het ingebouwde ND filter was zijn tijd ook ver vooruit. Je ziet het nu pas in 'mirrorless' systeemcamera's verschijnen. Daarna overgestapt op Fuji na heel lang wikken en wegen. De XT30II voelt niet eens zo heel klein, omdat ik deze al gewend was. Jammer genoeg zijn de batterijen nu 'op' en is hij om de haverklap leeg. Om daar nu weer in te gaan investeren...
Still using mine. And still getting excellent images. My other camera is Leica SL2S and sometimes even I cant tell the difference. B&W is stunning as well as the “paint” brush preset ;-) super sharp, super reliable. If it gets ever replaced it has to be either RX2 or Leica Dlux 8
I picked one up for about $200 a little over a year ago. Nice little camera. Truly pocketable. Though I still bring a larger camera with my like a xpro-2 or q2m most of the time. This thing is great for places that don't normally allow "real" cameras. Concerts, sporting events, etc...
I actually do the same. Went for a week on a trip with Sony A7III and the 85mm but had the little pocket beast with me too as it sometimes just perfect for certain occasions (most concerts and "closed" types of surroundings
I've had it for quite a few years and still am amazed at the quality of the images it produces. Actually since I've had it my Sony A65's been gathering dust. It is small it is great, it is well designed and never failed me. Don't worry about EVF, it is pretty solid and only needs some blow dusting from time to time. Otherwise the light sensor may get blocked and won't switch from LCD live view to EVF. The light sensor may also get confused when shooting with bright light behind. Even with eye close to the EVF,some light may leak in and the camera stays with live view on. It's the only issue I've had. Unfortunately lots of extra functions that had been available to download from Sony Memories website , install on RX100 and extend its possibilities are no longer available. Those included some nice filters, time-lapse function and many more. Extra batteries are a must, especially when working with HDR or generally low-light when camera merges several images. Sometimes I wish it had a GPS build in.
Thanks for sharing Piotrek! I didn't even know the memories app had additional features to offer, bummer. I think aside from the image quality and output, the Sony rx100 series are incredibly well designed in a tiny format, which makes it so easy to carry with you
And yes batteries are a must... I wish they had made a small grip with a battery build in. That make it even better, another pro is that you can take it concerts without any hassle
Sony’s HX90V is a great alternative to the RX100 series but with a smaller sensor. Still has the viewfinder and a flip up screen and is a great travel camera. Replaced by the Sony HX99 but that is far too expensive for what it is. Both demand crazy prices second hand.
I am always impressed by my Mark I. I prefer the RX100 over the Ricoh GRiii. It's like having a mini A7. The IQ surprises me. The build quality surprises me. The Low light capability is incredible. I've also collected the Nikon 1 system for pennies, another 1inch sensor. The only issue I have with the RX100 is dust working its way on the sensor from the retracting lens. Which is why I got mine for cheap. I found a solution to remove all sensor dust and also to replace the backscreen's cloudy issues. Great little camera. Cheers!
Hello, would you be able to share your solution to remove RX100 sensor dust and replacing the back screen cloudy issues? I'm considering the Sony RX100 or Lumix LX100m2. While researching these, I've noticed several people talking about dust on sensor. Anyhow, many thanks for sharing your experience!
@@paullafleur6112 Sure. Empty dry, small waterbottle. Cut bottom off. Place open bottom over lens. Place vacuum nozzle on drinking end and turn on. Turn on camera to deploy lens. Repeat seveal times. Make sure to have a good seal. Take a photo to check progress. Works wonders on similar designed cameras! Cheers. The back screen requires a replacement screen protector from Amazon or eBay. Simply peel off the old one off the camera. It is a but stubborn to pry off the factory adhesive but it is possible...and makes the screen so bright and clear. Good luck.
That is the camera that I have. I bought it in 2017 for £750. A review said it was the best compact camera that has a view finder. You can get the latest one, more than £1000 but it zooms to like 240mm I think .
Bought a used RX100 M1 in great condition a few years ago for around 100 €. It is a decent little camera to bring anywhere, it is light, cheap and easy to operate. The image quality can easily compete with some APS-C cameras i have used. First question i always got asked is "Is it better than a smartphone camera?" to which i answer "It depends on what kind of photo you want to take".
True indeed your camera is the tool, it is us photographers who take the picture. Cameras allow far more control and it requires practice, smartphone photography i always call it is assisted photography because the phone does a lot of the heavy lifting. That said I see some phone photographers produce some pretty amazing photos.
little trick for you: if you don't want the camera to shutdown when hiding the viewfinder, after doing it press immediately the power button. the screen will blackout for a short time but it will prevent the camera to shut down entirely
I bought the camera from new used it a lot had no problems with it at all give it away to a friend who was looking for a small camera he had done some work for me and he knows very little about photography or cameras I give it to him aprox 6 month ago now and he loves it the camera was just good at what I wanted carry in a pocket pull out when needed take pictures got lots of keepers from it pictures that I feel are better than a phone in my opinion I was happy and now my friend is happy with the camera great little thing to have on you at all times EDC type thing I now use small ish Fuji cameras myself which I can change the lenses on hope you enjoy the camera have fun.......
I’m leaning towards my mid-seventies and for this reason I now favor lighter and smaller cameras like my Sony RX100V. But in my younger days I preferred the bulky SLR/DSLR bodies and lenses.
I am turning 50 this year and really dont like running around with a big camera and a 24-70 or 70-200mm lens :) i think Sony really missed an opportunity with this camera line if I not they would have stuck with their line and be a little bit more patient
I made the jump from Lumix G9 and m43 to the Sony RX10iv. It proved to be an amazing camera on safari in Africa. It performed so well that I've sold my m43 cameras and lenses. To get a more pocketable camera with features I love on the RX10iv, I bought the Sony Zv-1. It's a great little camera that's perfect for street and trail photography. The 1 inch sensor is no problem given Sony's excellent phase detect autofocus. Paired with Topaz Photo AI, jpeg images from the Zv-1 & RX10IV have exceptional detail and can be deeply cropped. Thanks for sharing an informative review!👍
Wow sold you the MFT for the Sony. That is something that I hardly ever hear. I should check out topaz AI as it is a great tool, so I have heard. Thank you for the feedback and enjoying my video
@@PaulTakesPhotos My travel kit to Southeast Asia will include the Sony Zv-1 (24-70mm) for closeup/street, Lumix ZS200 (24-360mm) for distant objects, and Insta360 Go 3 for pov video. The whole kit should weigh about 2.4 pounds. It's a pocketable set of tools for almost any situation. Compared to my Lumix G9 & GX850 plus lenses that I dragged through the Amazon, Andes and Galapagos, my new kit better fits my needs for travel without breaking my back or baggage fees. Instead of investing/buying into a camera system, I've moved on to choosing cameras as tools to fit my needs. As to the smaller 1 inch sensor, the advances in sensor design and improvements in AI for editing minimize concerns/sensor envy (mine is bigger than yours😉). Daring to change can make you can be both a better and happier photographer.👍🙂
i bought my rx100m3 on 2018! Loved it back then, missing only a touchscreen. I solely covered some of my trips with it. It could never cover all my needs though cause i mostly love taking photos out of the standard focal lengths ( ultrawide or tele ) and of course it couldn't handle lowlight properly. At the moments it's lying in a drawer cause last couple of years mobile photography had really stepped up its game and no matter how small the rx100 is, it's still an extra device. It's not just computational photography anymore with a single standard lens. High end phones with at least three lenses can help you cover a wide range of mm wonderfully - even at low light situations. I still dont enjoy shooting through the screen with a touch release button, but it's super convenient for everyday situations. My m43 camera goes out only for trips and special occasions. And i still don't feel like selling my rx100
I've had one for years and have returned some other cameras bc they didn't best the mk3. (Looking at you gx-9.) Sometime it amazes me. It's nicely aged. I'm keeping my eye out for a mk5 or a mk7, but I wonder if it would make that much difference. Maybe the focus. The audio inputs on the mk 7 are enticing but I'd miss the faster lens. I have an RX10 mk 1 that I use for video mostly. That camera is way underrated and is not really so big if you take off the lens shade. I'm always hoping for a new compact camera on the market. Nice video.
Thanks for the feedback. I chose the m3 for two reasons, focal length and also price. It is the best balanced deal. With the later models having a zoom till 200mm simply doesnt appeal
I bought a mark 3 a year ago and I love it. The pop up EVF viewfinder convinced me, because I’m not a fan of just having an LCD screen, especially outdoors. I will say be careful if you’re buying a used one from Japan because these models have NO English menus whatsoever. There is an unofficial PC app to install other languages. It worked for me but it’s not a guarantee.
I have and it's gone cranky. Turns on and off all the time. Took it to the Sony Service Centre. Quoted USD 300.00 to replace main board. If I turn on the EVF it works fine. Flash does not fire. Thinking of RX 100 vii.
It's always sad when a great camera is too bruised and battered to use any longer. 300 buck repair is still a lot cheaper than buying the mark V-VII though :)
I have its vlogging-oriented sibling, ZV-1. It’s small, compact, takes descent photos. My main problem for ZV-1 is, the power button is so small but very easy to accidentally pressed when stored inside my bag. When on, the lens protrudes and hits the inside of my bag, messing with the zoom motor. And it stays on and eats up the battery. It’s frustrating. Plus, their Imaging Edge app to transfer photos is really buggy and slow.
I used the zv-1 too and found it a little fragile. Id actually argue that the RX100 linę has a better build quality especially the older models. I haven't noticed any issues with the Rx switch on/off issues
I have used then returned the much newer and better RX100 VII, because of its mediocre image stabilization. Despite taking images outside during the day of buildings and other non-moving and big objects, about 40% of pictures were blurry to very blurry (all was shot in auto mode). So disappointing, especially given the high 1300 euros price. Additional important negatives include too much time between pictures, a global build that seems fragile and does not instil long-term confidence, a slow zoom dial (the one around the lens), a zoom lever (the one located at the top of the body) that can only change zoom levels in big increments (so rarely used), no ability to tap the screen to take a picture under many scenarios / shooting modes, a not very ergonomic body, a wrist strap that is tiny and does not instil confidence or quality, port caps that appear fragile and are not straightforward to open and close. Other negatives include no automatic transfer of pictures / videos to a computer, no usb c, no ability to turn on the camera while charging it, no touchscreen to navigate the menus, a menu system that shows its age
I bought an RX100 M2 second hand a few years back for $250. Each iteration of the RX100 is different but the image quality is outstanding and its tiny. However, I am still using an A mount camera and lenses for the most part and a phone other times. Only rarely does the RX100 get used because for many things most of the time (I can't believe I am saying this) a phone is now good enough. RX100 saved the day a few years ago when I had a lens fail while overseas so its always packed as the backup. And yes it will get an image when a phone or DSLR won't. Well worth having even if I don't use it as much as I thought I might. The II has no EVF and a hot shoe in addition to a built in flash although I suspect its more meant for an accessory EVF than a flash. Battery life is excellent in contrast to your experience, possibly because no EVF. I shoot RAW and process manually, no in cam creative styles for me, but I can see the value for those who want to go that way. In addition you can control with a mobile phone and video quality is fine also. Its a really versatile thing.
Dziekuje Pan Lewandowski! I have not tried the G5XII or any smaller canon camera. I will consider it when I see a good deal to pick it up and have a photography experience with it
Thanks for sharing (: I am looking for compact beginner everyday camera system to learn photography, develop a shooting habit, composition, playing around with manual settings etc. What are some good options? (optional: works well in low light, must: compact) I wanted to learn photography. So I got a used Sony A7s2. Then lens I got with it was damaged. I thought buying a zoom lens would help me practice diversely with different focal lengths. Bought the Tamron 28-75 f2.8. The thing is I don't keep my camera with me. I should have got a fixed focal length lens (which would have also been smaller) and a smaller camera so that I can keep this handy with me always. I need to practice more and more. The setup I have currently I just don't carry with me. I want to click pictures in low light during evening and night after office on weekdays. And on weekends any time.
I have the MkIV version, the battery life is much better than you experience, Image quality is a lot better tha I expected. regarding the flash, I have an accessory bracket which fixes to the tripod thread and use a slave flash. that works very well in really dark environments.
I actually use the same settings for b&w, images look great straight out of the camera. Really feel like this is an understimated camera, bought mine 2 years ago for 100 usd, almost new. I use the viewfinder a lot and it seems to hold ok, even the moving part. The coat on the screen has the typical durability, its better to use a protectos as the coat washes out if you are not super careful. Really love this camera. I also used to carry a big camera and at least a couple of lenses. Now i dont see the need for that, made me chance my shooting style when im on the go. Big camera almost always stays at home.
Thank you for sharing and explaining on the viewfinder and tips on protecting the camera. B&W jpegs are really good from this camera, close to Ricoh and even Leica B&W. I have the same when it comes to cameras. My Sony A7III is gathering dust.
I purchased the RX100m3 last year, took it on a trip to NYC and loved it, but also hated it. Loved the size, image quality, focus, options to customize and the EVF. Really hated the lens always sticking out when on (i lik to have my camera in hand and always on) and the fiddly controls. Went for the fuji X100s after this. Less flexible, lower quality, worse autofocus. Yet do love shooting with that. Sometimes, the choice too personal, not based on data or specs. Might rebuy a rx100 at some point, or Ricoh GR, as I do miss the size.
Thanks for sharing, I personally also bought the m3 because of the 24-70mm equivalent range. I do own the Ricoh GRIII-X too and do love shooting with it too and I would agree cameras are personal. I personally hated the X100V
Just to convert that to full frame terms, you're getting 24-70mm f4.9-7.6 in terms of light gathering and depth of field, contrast that with an iPhones15 Pro's primary camera which is 24mm f/6.3 and the zoom is more like an f/24 equivalent so this is a notable step up.
@@PaulTakesPhotos pleasure, great video btw. To me (and I suspect others) the camera needs to be quite a bit better to warrant not just using a phone, so a lot of compact cameras just become useless. Not this one though :) -- with that said, I'm also eyeing an A7CII with one of the new F/2.8 compact primes (obviously a bit bigger and a large difference in price but incredibly compact for full frame).
@@DigiDriftZone I would agree that some point and shooters (smaller sensor than 1') have become obsolete in terms of IQ, that said it is not only about IQ, also the experience and like I said this camera has surprised me in many ways. If I compare it with with the ZV1 line. The Build quality on the M3 is much better. A7CII.. that is a compact choice indeed and it is as hybrid as it gets, three cameras in one :) Enjoy it. And ps: start posting vids on your channel again please, just subbed :)
I bought a rx100v 2nd hand, coming from a Fuji X100t, no competion, I do prefer the rx100 by far, more compact, better focus, zoom, lighter, and best of all, it does what I want and not what it wants
I owned the x100 liked that one, upgraded to x100v hated it. I think you worded the Fujifilm x100 series in a nutshell. That said I do like the XT series, but they are not point and shooters by design.
I have the VII. It is brilliant. I love the EVF. I added a filter thread, and a variable ND lives there. I also added a wooden hand grip on a SmallRig L half cage which allowed me to add two cold shoes for audio and video light. I would not want to go back to the basic Sony body. It really needs the hand grip and. I use the DJI Pocket for video, but I take a lot more photographs than video and that is where the RX100 VII shines, but it is perfect for getting video of far away things (love the zoom) and slow motion. I take the two cameras overseas with me and it is a perfect travel setup.
The VII has all the modern bells and it what makes the RX series great for many types of photography and brining it with you without having to carry a ton of gear
@@nauxsi The quality and capabilities are so much better than any smartphone that in many ways you have it the wrong way around. The smartphone is the ideal companion to the RX100 VII. I look at the files side by side regularly and the phone photographs regularly suffer from computational effects such as over-sharpening. When the light gets poor there is a visible reduction in quality in the phone images compared to the camera, although, perversely, the phone due to computational enhancements, actually gets a brighter image in lower light. But the biggest problem for all phones is the lack of physical features. It is easier, for example to see the image in the viewfinder of the camera in bright light than to see the image on the screen of the phone. For a heavy user, the physical controls make a big difference in overall tiredness at the end of the day, and the speed of capturing imagery, therefore the amount achieved in a day. Plus being able to rotate a control ring to change aperture is worth gold in terms of ergonomics, and that excellent physical zoom, ease of using ND filters, plus being able to quickly copy many GB of photographs and video via SD card in card reader without using up valuable WiFi data bandwidth makes the camera by far the primary device, with the phone being a useful companion from time to time. I do use Moment lenses on the phone to expand the limitations of the phone, but it is still never as good or as enjoyable as using a real camera. Gathering imagery is my job and so I view it from a working perspective. At home I use bigger cameras and a lot more gear, but traveling requires maximizing capabilities with a minimum of gear. I should also mention that a high percentage of video I shoot I get on the DJI Pocket as the Pocket gets better video in lower light than either phone or Sony and stabilization is always perfect for walk-around shooting.. The Sony, though, is ideal for getting video where I need the zoom for tele, or to zoom into or out of a subject. Since I rarely upload any imagery to social media I tend to not transfer images between camera and phone in the field, but in the instances where I might choose to send something to someone, I prefer to either just directly use the phone for a couple of shots, or just wait, and do that on the iPad later that night, after I have transferred the daily imagery to the iPad. I have to admit that I am a much heavier user of cameras than most people and my experience likely is very different to your needs. In London a few weeks ago I shot hundreds of GB of imagery over the five weeks, and when you are transferring more than 100GB daily (often over 200GB), using SD card transfer is the only realistic option. When I arrived I bought a data SIM card with 60GB for a month for the phone, and by being careful with it it proved to be a great and economical choice, but I would have quickly run out of data had I been using that data to upload a lot of imagery. Instead, I relied on the TB's of iPad storage plus external HDD's to store daily imagery. Besides, Sony requires faffing around to make transfers, so for me, WiFi transfer in the field is more something you do if you have to, but it is definitely not my first choice. However you do things, I think that a phone is a great adjunct to a real camera these days, and I was regularly using all three devices, phone, RX100 VII, and Pocket, with the Sony used for most of the stills, and the Pocket for a majority of the video, and the phone supplementing both of them, but the phone was used for at most, 10% of the time.. We live in a glorious time, when getting so much photography and video can be done by three devices that can easily be carried in pockets and a small shoulder bag. The bigger problem has been the three months it took me to organize and process all that imagery after my return :) I expect to be mining that imagery to be making videos and artworks (mostly watercolors) for at least a couple of years, probably more.
Hello. Probably too late but here is my take and perspective. I bought it on 09/2018, and paid 560 € here in Serbia from the official distributor and pro partner. The price is still the same which is crazy... However, there is one big advantage here - you get extended 4 year warranty, and it's backed by Sony themselves as is electronical and is tied to a serial number. I never had hardware issues. My only negative is auto focus which is a bit of iffy, I would say sometimes up to 33% of photos have poor focus so I have to check after few shots and delete often. But I knew about that wekness before buying so it's ok.
Hi there, you are never too late to comment :) the prices I would agree are still somewhat high. With regards to the AF, i have noticed it missing when you are in low light or when in situations with loads of shades. Moving subjects are hit and miss
What is better Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 lll or Panasonic Lumix LX 7? I want to buy my first camera, I really like Canon G7X mark 3, but it’s too expensive. So I choose between these two
Never, never, ever put these type of cameras in your pocket, never, ever. Its will attract dust, fluff and dried skin dust around the lens and other areas. Eveery time you close the lens it will suck the dust inside the lens eventually, I scrapped 2 Panasonic Lumix because of this. I've had my RX100-111 for around 6 years now and have always kept it in a proper Sony leather case that I vacuum regulally. No more dust. You have been warned.
I have the model 5 of the RX100 and while I love the flip up screen and little peekaboo viewfinder, the image quality just can’t compete with the similarly compact Ricoh GRIII
It makes sense as the Ricoh has an APS-C sensor, that said I believe the Sony RX100 series fights its own corner very well. Regardless both system provide awesome shooting experience and great images. Ricoh with low light is surprisingly good
I LOVE mine even though I also have the Mk VII. I don't think you mentioned that that one has the stick on grip. I found that absolutely essential. It makes for easy hand holding but with out it, the camera drops through your fingers. As far as image quality is concerned, the great saviour of these cameras has been the recent advances in Noise Reduction.
Oh i thought I did mention the grip and yes I agree with you it does make that difference :) There is very little noise on the images, in low light when not using the flash up-to iso 3200 is managable after 3200 noise becomes more visible in my experience. Question: what is for you the biggest difference between M3 and MVII in terms of photography and image quality?
@@PaulTakesPhotos slight improvement in IQ but startup speed, focus options and shooting options are greatly improved. For me the EVF was a decider. I also wanted the longer zoom for use asa travel camera.
@@PaulTakesPhotos I would be interested to know if you use the camera noise control settings as I have always turned mine off and done it in post. As a result I have tried to keep ISO below 800.
@@PaulTakesPhotos mine was second hand, under AU$400 on fleabay. It now has two problems, which I work around: the lens protection covers sometimes do not retract completely, so I give them a little flick; and more severe it has an unrepairable motherboard problem with the mode selection dial in that the Aperture mode setting is unpredictable, again I can live with that by re-selecting. I am considering purchasing a new rx100iii as it is at the sweet spot in terms of capabilities and price.
@@michaelturk9625 my xt1 had similar problems with the lens. They remain somewhat fragile and yet robust. I understand that camera prices.in Australia tend to be on the higher side by default, isn't that right?
Very different cameras. Sony is fixed lens, small form factor. Sony ApSC camera with interchangeable Lenses. Id try to borrow or rent first before buying
I guess the most important determining factor is the price. Because you already own ricoh right? Why would you use this instead? Or why would you use this instead of RX100-vii? About the camera being discrete, fully agree. My photos usually don't have faces in them, taking from their back, or from very distant but people seeing dslr pointed to someone always get bothered. They don't come and say what are you doing but you can see from their staring. With this camera you look more like a tourist which justifies your photograph for some people. This is one of the reasons why I considered getting an expensive phone but the quality is not there yet. They all have the artificial phone camera look in them.
Curiousity was a big decision I have shot with a lot of different cameras and systems and Sony RX100 series have always puzzled and fascinated me. The Ricoh is awesome but fixed focal length and it will remain in collection for many years to come. I think when it comes to cameras i am a collector/hoarder and Sony RX100 was missing. Have sold some other cameras though. Can't afford a bigger dry cabinet.
@@PaulTakesPhotos yo tengo un Samsung S24 Ultra, mi esposa un iPhone 16 pro max. Te puedo asegurar sin temor a equivocarme, que nuestra Sony RX 100 Mark iii hace mejores fotografías, incluso en oscuridad. En lo que ganan los teléfonos es en video, el iPhone es espectacular para eso. Pero jamás reemplazaré una cámara fotográfica por un celular, no tienen comparación en fotografía.
That is a hard choice as the lx series are excellent cameras somehow though i do appreciate the flip screen on the Sony. Image quality wise the lx100 series has a unique colour rendering
@@PaulTakesPhotos Found a second-hand Lumix LX100m2 in almost new state and for a good price. Decided on that one. Hope the absence of a flip screen won't be too annoying. Keep up the inspirational videos
I haven't shot with the Canon so I can't really advise. Sorry. I would advice you to go to camera decision dot com where you can have the technical specs next to each other
Yeah it is great in terms of weight and image quality, I'd be more worried about dust and rain as it is not weather sealed. Big difference in terms of form and weight Nikon D800 vs. This little pocket gem
I have been looking to add a Canon G7xii or iii, as owned one before and really enjoyed it. But they’ve been out of stock everywhere (even second hand at KEH). No evf but I prefer those over the Sonys for their UI. Wish i hadn’t sold it off years ago. As you note, the raw files from these 1” sensor are surprisingly malleable.
I have the G7X III and II, it's simply a treat to use for street photography. Got it for cheap used around $150 for G7X II and $200 for G7X III. Incredible value.
Ordered one of these a few days ago and can’t wait for it to arrive. I have a family fun trip overseas (Europe) coming up and was not looking forward to the size & weight of my full frame mirrorless as I want to travel as light as possible. So now I’m watching all the rx100 iii videos I can find. I expect the flexibility & portability will help me get back into carrying a camera all the time. I’ve become less excited about carrying the big camera around and a bit bummed out about it. Thanks for the video!
You won't be disappointed with it. Bring 5 spare batteries and an old usb charger :) Walking and travelling with big cameras is a pain in the **** enjoy Europe!
I've had this little camera for years, bought used about a year after it came out. I have a newer Sony DSLR with with multiple lenses and this little thing with it's Zeiss lens does well in comparison. I like to compare it to my high end Android phone since it's a similar "travel light" rig and the ease of use and picture quality is so much better. You learn to travel light when you ride a motorcycle and this little thing fits the bill. I probably would have upgraded to a newer version of this but the newer versions do not have the same focal lengths and speed. If phones hadn't killed the compact camera market Sony probably would have upgraded this one. The newer models emphasize zoom as opposed to speed. For me those are not as useful for my needs.
Agreed, a phone is now good enough for most people for most things much of the time. The time of of the premium compact digital camera is arguably over. So I suspect its not Sony ignoring users but rather a pragmatic business decision to stop investing in developing a better RX100. To be fair its a mature package at this point in time. But I'd be surprised to see another update.
Big fan of the RX100. Had a M1 destroyed by sand after many years of abuse. Got a M3 that got mugged. Now I'm back to a M1. I really miss the M3 features but it's way more expensive than the M1.
@@user-np2yy3bs9z it wouldn't be my first choice for shooting moving targets, however it can be done. Explore the sports mode. This takes care of the aperture/shutter speed, tracking and permits bursts by just holding the shutter down. Check the manual for more information on this. I am sure with some practise great shots are possible.
I went from a Canon point and shoot to a Sony RX100 (the original). I was shocked and awed by it's technical superiority over the Canon and hated every minute of it. It was very unintuitive to use and it wasn't predictable. The Canon was slow but it was predictably slow. If I were taking a photo down a street while crossing at the crosswalk I'd pull the Canon out 3 seconds before I took the shot, pause for a second, push the button and then keep on walking. The Sony would take the shot immediately, most of the time. The rest of the time it would sit and slobber on itself. It acted like a computer or smartphone. Most of the times apps start right away but sometimes the software is waiting for something it takes forever. That was my RX100. I also really disliked using it. Most of the reviews in those days said "The interface is really bad, we hope they'll fix it later". When the RX100-II came out they'd say "The interface is still bad, we hope they fix it later". Then the RX100-III and subsequent releases came out and the reviewers gave up and just said "The interface hasn't changed". It died without about 1 year of buying it and I didn't lose a tear. I was glad to see it go. Canon finally decided to try to compete at that point and released the G7X which I didn't buy as it was half baked. Then they brought out the G7XII and I considered it. Then the G7XIII and I bought one. Then I got rid of it and bought the G5XII and I still have it. Canon has abandoned this market so when my camera finally goes I will need to reevaluate Sony as they're the only game in town. Sony is still far superior to even the G5XII in autofocus although the lens on the G5XII is very fast, same speed as the RX100-III but almost twice as long. Overall I enjoy using the G5XII for the most part although who's idea was it to put the sensor for the EVF to the right of the actual EVF? Maybe it was a packaging thing. The special thing about the G5XII is you can almost take photos like a photographer... It has the barrel ring which I can assign to aperture, the back ring which goes to ISO and then the remaining hard coded dial for exposure compensation ends up effecting the shutter speed. It's only when I want to manual focus does it all fall apart but that's pretty good for a tiny camera! It has the same EVF as Sony and same sensor which to be honest is where they get them anyway. The lens I believe is from Canon. Anyway, I may end up with an RX100-III or newer when the time comes. Maybe it's worth another try. BTW, I have a big mirrorless camera with a bunch of lenses by my pocket camera gets used 10x more because I always have it with me.
That is quite the journey and I do agree cam manufacturers have abandoned the point and shoot market, but I believe they will come back to it as you quote rightly pointed out: pocketable cameras get used far more... Simply because it is easy to pick up and carry with you. As for the photography experience I do agree that Sony always gets the job done, but it is a robotic experience as such. That said the end result of the Sony RX has truely surprised me
@@PaulTakesPhotos The argument against is that everyone has a camera in their pocket already. A lot of photography channels have tested phone cameras against proper cameras and shown that phones can do quite well but usually the situation is crafted. For instance in a scene with abundant light, no need to zoom with a subject that isn't moving with the user not being in a hurry the phone can do quite well but that's a lot of restrictions. My phone has three lenses, multiple 20 mp sensors and I just can't stand the experience of taking photos. For one the lenses are horrible as physics would dictate. The 2x lens and sensor takes worse photos than the 1x lens and sensor cropped. Also the user experience is bad. My wife and I travel together and she uses her phone. I can be walking down the street, pull out my G5XII, zoom, focus, take the photo and have my camera back in my pocket by the time she's fiddling on the screen trying to get it to do something. I even mapped my shutter button on my phone to the power button to get it to be a bit faster and it's just horrible and if I have to change ANY setting it's nearly unusable. Even a bad point-and-shoot is better than a phone. The only thing that will save phone cameras is software in them that does everything for you as the interface will never be better and the chance of improving the lenses is small. If the software in the phone fakes DOF, zooms, smooths noise, takes multiple photos at different exposures and merges them it can take OK photos but at that point you are not a photographer anymore and all photos taken of a subject will look the same.
I really like these cameras. I have the m1 and working on getting the m3. More importantly, love the hat. Where can I get one? Cheers and hello from USA, G
The M1 seems a classic by now. The hat that is glued to my head is a Bugatti, woollen flat cap. Bought it 5 yes ago in Scotland. The line is still in stores
For low light there are two scenarios: flash and no flash. I haven't tested it that much but I would say the flash makes a massive difference in terms of image quality. But again only have the camera for two weeks. After half a year I'd be in a better position to give you a more conclusive answer.
Depends on what you mean by low light. You have complete control of the camera so you have the option to leave the iso low and manipulate the shutter speed and aperture for static subjects with low noise. So low light landscapes for example, maybe from a tripod it works great. If you are talking about a kids birthday party indoors, its going to be fine on an automatic setting with the flash for static images, not so good for capturing them racing about. My A99 shoots pretty much in the dark hand held. The RX100 is never going to be as good as that, but its likely good enough most of the time. Have a read of the manual to understand how to get the best out of it for low light shooting and experiment with the suitable modes and settings.
I started with the A73, followed by the A7S3 and when I was debating a new lens I decided to buy the RX100m7 figuring the 24-200zoom was better than using one lens. I wish I had of bought the RX100 first because it would have saved me so much money. The bigger cameras are just way too much for my Kayak, packraft or backpack trips and I don't enjoy taking them. The RX100 is a joy to take along in spite of its limitations. I prefer it so much that I bought a second one just the other day. I can put the RX/lights/recorder/external bank....etc into a small Nite Ize waterproof cube that fits very nicely into my pack or boat. I never debate taking it. Enjoyed the vid.
Quality. I'd take a camera over a 'smrt-phone' any day. Assuming I ever have a smrt-phone; I've no need when I have a fabulous camera & a feature 'phone 😊
I used it on my trip to Asia. And much to my regret the autofocus didnt hit the mark the spot. So a lot of images were out of focus. I tried several settings and still the focus was often just too slow. Anyone sharing that experience?
Well I will be using it to shoot for the entire month of June and will after it post and in depth review. I have noticed that it does at times miss focus. In my case it seems to be the shutter speed the camera picks in aperture priority mode. I could be wrong so stayed tuned
The viewfinder breaks after the 2 years warranty but so my others parts: manual focusing is crumpsy, battery slot falls apart and so on. Cheap camera, cheaply made. You always for your money, no mysteries here.
Thanks for making this video. I have and love this camera for the very reasons you discussed. The AF on this camera still works better than the AF on my newer Fuji cameras.
Glad you found the episode informative. I am/was surprised about the AF and Facial tracking. My Fuji's in terms of AF are consistent I have to admit although I have to admit that the release of the XT3 the AF was noticeably improved.
I just bought the mark 7 a couple of weeks ago because I wanted a pocketable but capable camera. My A6400 is great, but not always easy to take along considering I always have my dog with me. The mark 7 was a lot of money, but you get a lot of camera for that. I added the same grip to it as well, it needs it.
"It's very easy to close to people, without them even noticing" - okay, maaaybe don't do that? I know you can take photos of people in public, but damn. Good review, though.
Interesting camera! Thanks for the recent review, as most of the reviews are from the launch time. This seems like a good option to take with me to concerts due to its low light performance and size. And also because my system camera is considered 'professional gear' and requires special clearance... 😅 Unfortunately, not a lot of secondhand bargains at the moment, new it's 549 euro in the Netherlands. But vacation pay is coming up and they usually start discounting electronics around this time, so I will look for good deals... 😊
Hi Susan, for low light I would advice to turn of the ND filter and use the flash and indeed it is a pocket rocket. I'll be using it June continuously and will post a photography review. As for the price, just set your budget and look for a good deal, they always pop up on marktplaats :)
Can you make your content inclusive by formatting the auto captioning into closed captioning please? it is extremely hard to watch it relying only on the auto captioning sadly (I'm Profoundly Deaf)
Thank you for the great feedback, I can work with it and will for future reference use, closed captions. Thank you again for your constructive feedback
I used to own the LX100, great pictures. And yes it is Pocketable, zoom lens, great colours. I do appreciate the camera line. I am guessing a M3 will be released soon, hopefully with updated AF and a flippy screen
I must say - from a photo/video-grapher i would expect better video in terms of production. First half is full of quick cuts and transitions for no reason. I had to pause video to understand what is actually happening. In the second half apparently you got tired with making so many cuts and video is finally not so annoying to watch. HOWEVER - your camera is now focus hunting! Come on! In 8m31s you presented only few sample shots with no really explanation why this camera is good choice. Or bad.
Sorry you find my editing so poor, but I am not a videographer and have learned it on the go. But I will take your advise to heart. Thank you for the honest and constructive feedback. I actually appreciate it
Nope was on holiday and had no camera with me. Searched locally for something affordable and decided for the RX100 series. Posted the reasons on the tube and people like it. Something I did not expect in advance.
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I wouldn't mind that it's 10 years old, but 10 years old and still $700 is a bridge too far for me.
$700?? wow that is a lot I bought it for 425 bucks new here in Europe. Where are you based?
@@PaulTakesPhotos USA
@@faethe000 wow is that expensive in the US? That is a surprise normally US has best deals in the world :)
@@PaulTakesPhotos it's probably because pns cameras are all the rage right now, mostly because of influencers. So demand has prices very high.
@@faethe000 ah okay that makes sense. In Europe it seems less the case
If I am not mistaken this camera use leaf shutter. So it will be a waste if the flash is not used 😅 especially in backlit situation
I bought my RX-100-III new in 2016 and still love it. I never worry about using high ISOs because I shoot RAW and convert with DxO with its great noise reduction.
Awesome isn't it :) no artificial intelligence and still great pics and shooting experience
Video you mean? Is good quality
@@keithlittle293 My comment actually referred to still photos. But I also like the videos a lot.
I bought this camera when it came out at full price. It influenced me to buy my DSC-HX90V at full price (for the zoom), as well as my RX100M7 at full price for $1300. I love them all for various reasons, but this RX100M3 is the one that has lasted the test of time for me with the least amount of maintenance issues etc. For people griping about the cost vs age, I would still buy another one of these (or M4 - M6) for whatever the going rate is. $450, $700, or more if mine were lost, stolen or broken....they're worth it. Until you own one, you just won't understand....and I'm fine with that. Stay focused and keep shooting regardless. Oh yeah, and the only gripe for me is Sony's continued disregard for their wireless apps and support.
I do agree that the RX series delivers great image quality and is unique in terms of design and pocketability. And yeah cam manufacturers and apps don't seem agree with eachother
@Theezaleez: I share your sentiments, I bought my Sony RX100-7 at full price also, and it was worth every penny. For those of you who don't want to spend the money on a RX100-7, have a look at the RX100-5a, it has more limited zoom range and costs ~$1,000US. The photos and videos are virtually indistinguishable from my DX cameras. I have worn out a Canon S100 and a Panasonic Lumix ZS50(don't buy these cameras on the used market)
I have a dummy battery for my RX100 VA & AV-1M2. Makes all the difference in the world. Also use 1tb sd cards. Use a 5v1a external cellphone battery charger or plug outlet to run the dummy batteries. Anything Higher voltage might damage the camera. The combination of extra battery life and storage is wonderful. Cheers!
Wat leuk dat iemand in 2024 nog aandacht besteedt aan deze camera. Vanaf 2015 tot vorig jaar mijn 'hoofdcamera' geweest. Ik was altijd verrast hoeveel kwaliteit er uitkwam en dat ik in de files ook nog redelijk kon 'croppen' . Voor mij was vooral de F/1.8 de hoofdreden met het formaat. Ideal voor vakanties, waarbij je ook veel interieurs doet van kerken en musea bijvoorbeeld. Helaas is Sony na de III nooit meer terug gekomen met zo'n lichtsterke lens. Wel kregen de volgende modellen meer zoombereik, maar met een meer standaard lichtsterkte. Het ingebouwde ND filter was zijn tijd ook ver vooruit. Je ziet het nu pas in 'mirrorless' systeemcamera's verschijnen. Daarna overgestapt op Fuji na heel lang wikken en wegen. De XT30II voelt niet eens zo heel klein, omdat ik deze al gewend was. Jammer genoeg zijn de batterijen nu 'op' en is hij om de haverklap leeg. Om daar nu weer in te gaan investeren...
Bedankt voor het delen van je ervaringen. Batterijen zijn niet zo heel duur, 25 euro voor 2 of drie
Still using mine. And still getting excellent images. My other camera is Leica SL2S and sometimes even I cant tell the difference. B&W is stunning as well as the “paint” brush preset ;-) super sharp, super reliable. If it gets ever replaced it has to be either RX2 or Leica Dlux 8
I agree with the B&W it is very good in this camera. SL2S vs RX talk about size difference 😉 I'd consider the Lumix LX100m3 if it ever comes out :)
I picked one up for about $200 a little over a year ago. Nice little camera. Truly pocketable. Though I still bring a larger camera with my like a xpro-2 or q2m most of the time. This thing is great for places that don't normally allow "real" cameras. Concerts, sporting events, etc...
I actually do the same. Went for a week on a trip with Sony A7III and the 85mm but had the little pocket beast with me too as it sometimes just perfect for certain occasions (most concerts and "closed" types of surroundings
Does it shoot well in low light concerts - I’m looking to get a new camera for live music photography and this seems good?
I've had it for quite a few years and still am amazed at the quality of the images it produces. Actually since I've had it my Sony A65's been gathering dust. It is small it is great, it is well designed and never failed me. Don't worry about EVF, it is pretty solid and only needs some blow dusting from time to time. Otherwise the light sensor may get blocked and won't switch from LCD live view to EVF. The light sensor may also get confused when shooting with bright light behind. Even with eye close to the EVF,some light may leak in and the camera stays with live view on. It's the only issue I've had. Unfortunately lots of extra functions that had been available to download from Sony Memories website , install on RX100 and extend its possibilities are no longer available. Those included some nice filters, time-lapse function and many more. Extra batteries are a must, especially when working with HDR or generally low-light when camera merges several images. Sometimes I wish it had a GPS build in.
Thanks for sharing Piotrek! I didn't even know the memories app had additional features to offer, bummer.
I think aside from the image quality and output, the Sony rx100 series are incredibly well designed in a tiny format, which makes it so easy to carry with you
And yes batteries are a must... I wish they had made a small grip with a battery build in. That make it even better, another pro is that you can take it concerts without any hassle
Sony’s HX90V is a great alternative to the RX100 series but with a smaller sensor. Still has the viewfinder and a flip up screen and is a great travel camera. Replaced by the Sony HX99 but that is far too expensive for what it is. Both demand crazy prices second hand.
Thanks for bringing this one to my attention (hard to remember all Sony camera releases). I just spotted one for 325 euro used (HX90)
I am always impressed by my Mark I. I prefer the RX100 over the Ricoh GRiii. It's like having a mini A7. The IQ surprises me. The build quality surprises me. The Low light capability is incredible. I've also collected the Nikon 1 system for pennies, another 1inch sensor. The only issue I have with the RX100 is dust working its way on the sensor from the retracting lens. Which is why I got mine for cheap. I found a solution to remove all sensor dust and also to replace the backscreen's cloudy issues. Great little camera. Cheers!
Hello, would you be able to share your solution to remove RX100 sensor dust and replacing the back screen cloudy issues? I'm considering the Sony RX100 or Lumix LX100m2. While researching these, I've noticed several people talking about dust on sensor. Anyhow, many thanks for sharing your experience!
@@paullafleur6112 Sure. Empty dry, small waterbottle. Cut bottom off. Place open bottom over lens. Place vacuum nozzle on drinking end and turn on. Turn on camera to deploy lens. Repeat seveal times. Make sure to have a good seal. Take a photo to check progress. Works wonders on similar designed cameras! Cheers.
The back screen requires a replacement screen protector from Amazon or eBay. Simply peel off the old one off the camera. It is a but stubborn to pry off the factory adhesive but it is possible...and makes the screen so bright and clear. Good luck.
Love this solution! Great tip! Thank you and thank you for your earlier feedback
@@PaulTakesPhotos No problem. Subscribed. Happy photo adventures!
@@Nerdzombiedisco Brilliant. What a good idea! Many thanks for sharing
That is the camera that I have. I bought it in 2017 for £750. A review said it was the best compact camera that has a view finder. You can get the latest one, more than £1000 but it zooms to like 240mm I think .
I chose this one because of the 24-70mm equivalent and also the price ⭐
Bought a used RX100 M1 in great condition a few years ago for around 100 €. It is a decent little camera to bring anywhere, it is light, cheap and easy to operate. The image quality can easily compete with some APS-C cameras i have used. First question i always got asked is "Is it better than a smartphone camera?" to which i answer "It depends on what kind of photo you want to take".
True indeed your camera is the tool, it is us photographers who take the picture. Cameras allow far more control and it requires practice, smartphone photography i always call it is assisted photography because the phone does a lot of the heavy lifting. That said I see some phone photographers produce some pretty amazing photos.
little trick for you: if you don't want the camera to shutdown when hiding the viewfinder, after doing it press immediately the power button. the screen will blackout for a short time but it will prevent the camera to shut down entirely
Oh thanks, great little tip!
@@PaulTakesPhotos the timing might be a little quirky but mastered it's faster than waiting for the camera to shutdown an then turn on again
I bought the camera from new used it a lot had no problems with it at all give it away to a friend who was looking for a small camera he had done some work for me and he knows very little about photography or cameras I give it to him aprox 6 month ago now and he loves it the camera was just good at what I wanted carry in a pocket pull out when needed take pictures got lots of keepers from it pictures that I feel are better than a phone in my opinion I was happy and now my friend is happy with the camera great little thing to have on you at all times EDC type thing I now use small ish Fuji cameras myself which I can change the lenses on hope you enjoy the camera have fun.......
I have had this same model for several years and really like it. My only complaint is that the start-up time is a bit slow.
I did notice it wasn't Ricoh fast, when using the evf when starting up it seems little bit faster.
I’m leaning towards my mid-seventies and for this reason I now favor lighter and smaller cameras like my Sony RX100V. But in my younger days I preferred the bulky SLR/DSLR bodies and lenses.
I am turning 50 this year and really dont like running around with a big camera and a 24-70 or 70-200mm lens :) i think Sony really missed an opportunity with this camera line if I not they would have stuck with their line and be a little bit more patient
thx and hi from Poland❤
I made the jump from Lumix G9 and m43 to the Sony RX10iv. It proved to be an amazing camera on safari in Africa. It performed so well that I've sold my m43 cameras and lenses. To get a more pocketable camera with features I love on the RX10iv, I bought the Sony Zv-1. It's a great little camera that's perfect for street and trail photography. The 1 inch sensor is no problem given Sony's excellent phase detect autofocus. Paired with Topaz Photo AI, jpeg images from the Zv-1 & RX10IV have exceptional detail and can be deeply cropped. Thanks for sharing an informative review!👍
Wow sold you the MFT for the Sony. That is something that I hardly ever hear. I should check out topaz AI as it is a great tool, so I have heard. Thank you for the feedback and enjoying my video
@@PaulTakesPhotos My travel kit to Southeast Asia will include the Sony Zv-1 (24-70mm) for closeup/street, Lumix ZS200 (24-360mm) for distant objects, and Insta360 Go 3 for pov video. The whole kit should weigh about 2.4 pounds. It's a pocketable set of tools for almost any situation. Compared to my Lumix G9 & GX850 plus lenses that I dragged through the Amazon, Andes and Galapagos, my new kit better fits my needs for travel without breaking my back or baggage fees. Instead of investing/buying into a camera system, I've moved on to choosing cameras as tools to fit my needs. As to the smaller 1 inch sensor, the advances in sensor design and improvements in AI for editing minimize concerns/sensor envy (mine is bigger than yours😉). Daring to change can make you can be both a better and happier photographer.👍🙂
@@lumixographer2185seems like image quality is not among your priorities😂
i bought my rx100m3 on 2018! Loved it back then, missing only a touchscreen. I solely covered some of my trips with it. It could never cover all my needs though cause i mostly love taking photos out of the standard focal lengths ( ultrawide or tele ) and of course it couldn't handle lowlight properly.
At the moments it's lying in a drawer cause last couple of years mobile photography had really stepped up its game and no matter how small the rx100 is, it's still an extra device. It's not just computational photography anymore with a single standard lens. High end phones with at least three lenses can help you cover a wide range of mm wonderfully - even at low light situations.
I still dont enjoy shooting through the screen with a touch release button, but it's super convenient for everyday situations. My m43 camera goes out only for trips and special occasions.
And i still don't feel like selling my rx100
Excellent points, thank you for sharing
I've had one for years and have returned some other cameras bc they didn't best the mk3. (Looking at you gx-9.) Sometime it amazes me. It's nicely aged. I'm keeping my eye out for a mk5 or a mk7, but I wonder if it would make that much difference. Maybe the focus. The audio inputs on the mk 7 are enticing but I'd miss the faster lens. I have an RX10 mk 1 that I use for video mostly. That camera is way underrated and is not really so big if you take off the lens shade. I'm always hoping for a new compact camera on the market. Nice video.
Thanks for the feedback. I chose the m3 for two reasons, focal length and also price. It is the best balanced deal. With the later models having a zoom till 200mm simply doesnt appeal
There are all sorts of differences between models, mainly the lens. But image quality was something they got right from the get go.
I bought a mark 3 a year ago and I love it. The pop up EVF viewfinder convinced me, because I’m not a fan of just having an LCD screen, especially outdoors. I will say be careful if you’re buying a used one from Japan because these models have NO English menus whatsoever. There is an unofficial PC app to install other languages. It worked for me but it’s not a guarantee.
Mine was not from Japan, at least not that i am aware of
This camera is really good and my regular daily carry camera.
I have and it's gone cranky. Turns on and off all the time. Took it to the Sony Service Centre. Quoted USD 300.00 to replace main board. If I turn on the EVF it works fine. Flash does not fire. Thinking of RX 100 vii.
It's always sad when a great camera is too bruised and battered to use any longer. 300 buck repair is still a lot cheaper than buying the mark V-VII though :)
I have its vlogging-oriented sibling, ZV-1. It’s small, compact, takes descent photos. My main problem for ZV-1 is, the power button is so small but very easy to accidentally pressed when stored inside my bag. When on, the lens protrudes and hits the inside of my bag, messing with the zoom motor. And it stays on and eats up the battery. It’s frustrating. Plus, their Imaging Edge app to transfer photos is really buggy and slow.
I used the zv-1 too and found it a little fragile. Id actually argue that the RX100 linę has a better build quality especially the older models. I haven't noticed any issues with the Rx switch on/off issues
I have used then returned the much newer and better RX100 VII, because of its mediocre image stabilization. Despite taking images outside during the day of buildings and other non-moving and big objects, about 40% of pictures were blurry to very blurry (all was shot in auto mode). So disappointing, especially given the high 1300 euros price. Additional important negatives include too much time between pictures, a global build that seems fragile and does not instil long-term confidence, a slow zoom dial (the one around the lens), a zoom lever (the one located at the top of the body) that can only change zoom levels in big increments (so rarely used), no ability to tap the screen to take a picture under many scenarios / shooting modes, a not very ergonomic body, a wrist strap that is tiny and does not instil confidence or quality, port caps that appear fragile and are not straightforward to open and close. Other negatives include no automatic transfer of pictures / videos to a computer, no usb c, no ability to turn on the camera while charging it, no touchscreen to navigate the menus, a menu system that shows its age
I bought an RX100 M2 second hand a few years back for $250. Each iteration of the RX100 is different but the image quality is outstanding and its tiny. However, I am still using an A mount camera and lenses for the most part and a phone other times. Only rarely does the RX100 get used because for many things most of the time (I can't believe I am saying this) a phone is now good enough. RX100 saved the day a few years ago when I had a lens fail while overseas so its always packed as the backup. And yes it will get an image when a phone or DSLR won't. Well worth having even if I don't use it as much as I thought I might.
The II has no EVF and a hot shoe in addition to a built in flash although I suspect its more meant for an accessory EVF than a flash. Battery life is excellent in contrast to your experience, possibly because no EVF. I shoot RAW and process manually, no in cam creative styles for me, but I can see the value for those who want to go that way. In addition you can control with a mobile phone and video quality is fine also. Its a really versatile thing.
You would need st least 3 batteries? And how much will those cost, and what is their lifespan now?
3 batteries and charger are $26 total and they last for a couple of yrs.
@@PaulTakesPhotos Oh wow, that sounds interesting. 👍
I have a similar Canon G5XII. This is the best camera option for your pocket.
Dziekuje Pan Lewandowski! I have not tried the G5XII or any smaller canon camera. I will consider it when I see a good deal to pick it up and have a photography experience with it
Thanks for sharing (:
I am looking for compact beginner everyday camera system to learn photography, develop a shooting habit, composition, playing around with manual settings etc. What are some good options? (optional: works well in low light, must: compact)
I wanted to learn photography. So I got a used Sony A7s2. Then lens I got with it was damaged. I thought buying a zoom lens would help me practice diversely with different focal lengths. Bought the Tamron 28-75 f2.8. The thing is I don't keep my camera with me. I should have got a fixed focal length lens (which would have also been smaller) and a smaller camera so that I can keep this handy with me always. I need to practice more and more. The setup I have currently I just don't carry with me. I want to click pictures in low light during evening and night after office on weekdays. And on weekends any time.
A Pentax guy here .. but my go to travel cam is RX100-III . Simply exceptional.
RX is simply perfect for travel light, no extra suitcase or backpack. Don't mind me asking, which Pentax are you shooting?
@@PaulTakesPhotos I just replaced my K-7 by a K-F
I have the MkIV version, the battery life is much better than you experience, Image quality is a lot better tha I expected. regarding the flash, I have an accessory bracket which fixes to the tripod thread and use a slave flash. that works very well in really dark environments.
Thanks for sharing, who knows I could upgrade in the future 😀
Is it good choice for festivals and concert photography?
Yes and no. You will have to bring a couple of batteries, the size is never a problem to bring it in. Going to test it full in June, so stayed tuned.
I actually use the same settings for b&w, images look great straight out of the camera.
Really feel like this is an understimated camera, bought mine 2 years ago for 100 usd, almost new.
I use the viewfinder a lot and it seems to hold ok, even the moving part.
The coat on the screen has the typical durability, its better to use a protectos as the coat washes out if you are not super careful.
Really love this camera. I also used to carry a big camera and at least a couple of lenses. Now i dont see the need for that, made me chance my shooting style when im on the go. Big camera almost always stays at home.
Thank you for sharing and explaining on the viewfinder and tips on protecting the camera. B&W jpegs are really good from this camera, close to Ricoh and even Leica B&W. I have the same when it comes to cameras. My Sony A7III is gathering dust.
I purchased the RX100m3 last year, took it on a trip to NYC and loved it, but also hated it. Loved the size, image quality, focus, options to customize and the EVF. Really hated the lens always sticking out when on (i lik to have my camera in hand and always on) and the fiddly controls. Went for the fuji X100s after this. Less flexible, lower quality, worse autofocus. Yet do love shooting with that. Sometimes, the choice too personal, not based on data or specs.
Might rebuy a rx100 at some point, or Ricoh GR, as I do miss the size.
Thanks for sharing, I personally also bought the m3 because of the 24-70mm equivalent range. I do own the Ricoh GRIII-X too and do love shooting with it too and I would agree cameras are personal. I personally hated the X100V
Try putting it next to a Panasonic GM1 or GM5. The Pannys are the same size, but have a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses.
On the list for future pocket cameras :)
Just to convert that to full frame terms, you're getting 24-70mm f4.9-7.6 in terms of light gathering and depth of field, contrast that with an iPhones15 Pro's primary camera which is 24mm f/6.3 and the zoom is more like an f/24 equivalent so this is a notable step up.
If converted to full frame things looks different, never considered comparing to iphone or android flagship. Thank you for the very usefull insight
@@PaulTakesPhotos pleasure, great video btw. To me (and I suspect others) the camera needs to be quite a bit better to warrant not just using a phone, so a lot of compact cameras just become useless. Not this one though :) -- with that said, I'm also eyeing an A7CII with one of the new F/2.8 compact primes (obviously a bit bigger and a large difference in price but incredibly compact for full frame).
@@DigiDriftZone I would agree that some point and shooters (smaller sensor than 1') have become obsolete in terms of IQ, that said it is not only about IQ, also the experience and like I said this camera has surprised me in many ways. If I compare it with with the ZV1 line. The Build quality on the M3 is much better. A7CII.. that is a compact choice indeed and it is as hybrid as it gets, three cameras in one :) Enjoy it. And ps: start posting vids on your channel again please, just subbed :)
Just bought one last week. I'm positively surprised but I'm not sure if I should have gotten the v or vii instead.
Give it some time :) once you are used to camera in my opinion the other iterations become less relevant. Enjoy shooting :)
I bought a rx100v 2nd hand, coming from a Fuji X100t, no competion, I do prefer the rx100 by far, more compact, better focus, zoom, lighter, and best of all, it does what I want and not what it wants
I owned the x100 liked that one, upgraded to x100v hated it. I think you worded the Fujifilm x100 series in a nutshell. That said I do like the XT series, but they are not point and shooters by design.
I have the VII. It is brilliant. I love the EVF. I added a filter thread, and a variable ND lives there. I also added a wooden hand grip on a SmallRig L half cage which allowed me to add two cold shoes for audio and video light. I would not want to go back to the basic Sony body. It really needs the hand grip and.
I use the DJI Pocket for video, but I take a lot more photographs than video and that is where the RX100 VII shines, but it is perfect for getting video of far away things (love the zoom) and slow motion. I take the two cameras overseas with me and it is a perfect travel setup.
The VII has all the modern bells and it what makes the RX series great for many types of photography and brining it with you without having to carry a ton of gear
I wonder if this would be ideal companion for a budget smartphone since you can send pics to it .
@@nauxsi The quality and capabilities are so much better than any smartphone that in many ways you have it the wrong way around. The smartphone is the ideal companion to the RX100 VII. I look at the files side by side regularly and the phone photographs regularly suffer from computational effects such as over-sharpening. When the light gets poor there is a visible reduction in quality in the phone images compared to the camera, although, perversely, the phone due to computational enhancements, actually gets a brighter image in lower light. But the biggest problem for all phones is the lack of physical features. It is easier, for example to see the image in the viewfinder of the camera in bright light than to see the image on the screen of the phone. For a heavy user, the physical controls make a big difference in overall tiredness at the end of the day, and the speed of capturing imagery, therefore the amount achieved in a day.
Plus being able to rotate a control ring to change aperture is worth gold in terms of ergonomics, and that excellent physical zoom, ease of using ND filters, plus being able to quickly copy many GB of photographs and video via SD card in card reader without using up valuable WiFi data bandwidth makes the camera by far the primary device, with the phone being a useful companion from time to time.
I do use Moment lenses on the phone to expand the limitations of the phone, but it is still never as good or as enjoyable as using a real camera. Gathering imagery is my job and so I view it from a working perspective. At home I use bigger cameras and a lot more gear, but traveling requires maximizing capabilities with a minimum of gear.
I should also mention that a high percentage of video I shoot I get on the DJI Pocket as the Pocket gets better video in lower light than either phone or Sony and stabilization is always perfect for walk-around shooting.. The Sony, though, is ideal for getting video where I need the zoom for tele, or to zoom into or out of a subject.
Since I rarely upload any imagery to social media I tend to not transfer images between camera and phone in the field, but in the instances where I might choose to send something to someone, I prefer to either just directly use the phone for a couple of shots, or just wait, and do that on the iPad later that night, after I have transferred the daily imagery to the iPad.
I have to admit that I am a much heavier user of cameras than most people and my experience likely is very different to your needs.
In London a few weeks ago I shot hundreds of GB of imagery over the five weeks, and when you are transferring more than 100GB daily (often over 200GB), using SD card transfer is the only realistic option. When I arrived I bought a data SIM card with 60GB for a month for the phone, and by being careful with it it proved to be a great and economical choice, but I would have quickly run out of data had I been using that data to upload a lot of imagery. Instead, I relied on the TB's of iPad storage plus external HDD's to store daily imagery.
Besides, Sony requires faffing around to make transfers, so for me, WiFi transfer in the field is more something you do if you have to, but it is definitely not my first choice.
However you do things, I think that a phone is a great adjunct to a real camera these days, and I was regularly using all three devices, phone, RX100 VII, and Pocket, with the Sony used for most of the stills, and the Pocket for a majority of the video, and the phone supplementing both of them, but the phone was used for at most, 10% of the time..
We live in a glorious time, when getting so much photography and video can be done by three devices that can easily be carried in pockets and a small shoulder bag. The bigger problem has been the three months it took me to organize and process all that imagery after my return :) I expect to be mining that imagery to be making videos and artworks (mostly watercolors) for at least a couple of years, probably more.
Hello.
Probably too late but here is my take and perspective.
I bought it on 09/2018, and paid 560 € here in Serbia from the official distributor and pro partner.
The price is still the same which is crazy...
However, there is one big advantage here - you get extended 4 year warranty, and it's backed by Sony themselves as is electronical and is tied to a serial number.
I never had hardware issues.
My only negative is auto focus which is a bit of iffy, I would say sometimes up to 33% of photos have poor focus so I have to check after few shots and delete often. But I knew about that wekness before buying so it's ok.
Hi there, you are never too late to comment :) the prices I would agree are still somewhat high. With regards to the AF, i have noticed it missing when you are in low light or when in situations with loads of shades. Moving subjects are hit and miss
What is better Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 lll or Panasonic Lumix LX 7? I want to buy my first camera, I really like Canon G7X mark 3, but it’s too expensive. So I choose between these two
Personally I would chose the Sony as it has a 1' sensor instead of the 1/1.7"" sensor. But that is just my opinion.
I have my grd ricoh and i love it! Able to compare?
Never, never, ever put these type of cameras in your pocket, never, ever. Its will attract dust, fluff and dried skin dust around the lens and other areas. Eveery time you close the lens it will suck the dust inside the lens eventually, I scrapped 2 Panasonic Lumix because of this.
I've had my RX100-111 for around 6 years now and have always kept it in a proper Sony leather case that I vacuum regulally. No more dust.
You have been warned.
I am.ctually looking for a lens cap (I have experience with Ricoh GR3 and dust)
i had the first edition. now a Ricoh gr lll is my friend. love it 🙂
GR are great cameras
I have the model 5 of the RX100 and while I love the flip up screen and little peekaboo viewfinder, the image quality just can’t compete with the similarly compact Ricoh GRIII
It makes sense as the Ricoh has an APS-C sensor, that said I believe the Sony RX100 series fights its own corner very well. Regardless both system provide awesome shooting experience and great images. Ricoh with low light is surprisingly good
I LOVE mine even though I also have the Mk VII. I don't think you mentioned that that one has the stick on grip. I found that absolutely essential. It makes for easy hand holding but with out it, the camera drops through your fingers. As far as image quality is concerned, the great saviour of these cameras has been the recent advances in Noise Reduction.
Oh i thought I did mention the grip and yes I agree with you it does make that difference :) There is very little noise on the images, in low light when not using the flash up-to iso 3200 is managable after 3200 noise becomes more visible in my experience. Question: what is for you the biggest difference between M3 and MVII in terms of photography and image quality?
@@PaulTakesPhotos slight improvement in IQ but startup speed, focus options and shooting options are greatly improved. For me the EVF was a decider. I also wanted the longer zoom for use asa travel camera.
@@PaulTakesPhotosYou did mention the grip.
@@PaulTakesPhotos I would be interested to know if you use the camera noise control settings as I have always turned mine off and done it in post. As a result I have tried to keep ISO below 800.
I’ve had my rx100iii for years. It is my take everywhere camera!
Excellent. Just a question after all those years: is the EVF still working well? I do find at it a bit fragile at first impressions.
@@PaulTakesPhotos mine was second hand, under AU$400 on fleabay. It now has two problems, which I work around: the lens protection covers sometimes do not retract completely, so I give them a little flick; and more severe it has an unrepairable motherboard problem with the mode selection dial in that the Aperture mode setting is unpredictable, again I can live with that by re-selecting. I am considering purchasing a new rx100iii as it is at the sweet spot in terms of capabilities and price.
@@michaelturk9625 my xt1 had similar problems with the lens. They remain somewhat fragile and yet robust.
I understand that camera prices.in Australia tend to be on the higher side by default, isn't that right?
@PaulTakesPhotos yes the exchange rate means that we have to multiply the US$ by approximately 1.5.
what would you recommend Sony nex 5r vs Rx100 iii?
Very different cameras. Sony is fixed lens, small form factor. Sony ApSC camera with interchangeable Lenses. Id try to borrow or rent first before buying
I guess the most important determining factor is the price. Because you already own ricoh right? Why would you use this instead? Or why would you use this instead of RX100-vii?
About the camera being discrete, fully agree. My photos usually don't have faces in them, taking from their back, or from very distant but people seeing dslr pointed to someone always get bothered. They don't come and say what are you doing but you can see from their staring. With this camera you look more like a tourist which justifies your photograph for some people. This is one of the reasons why I considered getting an expensive phone but the quality is not there yet. They all have the artificial phone camera look in them.
Curiousity was a big decision
I have shot with a lot of different cameras and systems and Sony RX100 series have always puzzled and fascinated me. The Ricoh is awesome but fixed focal length and it will remain in collection for many years to come. I think when it comes to cameras i am a collector/hoarder and Sony RX100 was missing. Have sold some other cameras though. Can't afford a bigger dry cabinet.
@@PaulTakesPhotos yo tengo un Samsung S24 Ultra, mi esposa un iPhone 16 pro max. Te puedo asegurar sin temor a equivocarme, que nuestra Sony RX 100 Mark iii hace mejores fotografías, incluso en oscuridad. En lo que ganan los teléfonos es en video, el iPhone es espectacular para eso.
Pero jamás reemplazaré una cámara fotográfica por un celular, no tienen comparación en fotografía.
Curious, whats with the image mirroring at 1:15 for example? Is that a new TH-cam video technique? Weird.
nope it is me experimenting in capcut what the program can do, just switch from FCX to CapCut
Cool! I'm considering the Sony RX100VA vs Lumix LX100m2 now. Haven't made up my mind yet...
That is a hard choice as the lx series are excellent cameras somehow though i do appreciate the flip screen on the Sony. Image quality wise the lx100 series has a unique colour rendering
@@PaulTakesPhotos Agreed
@@PaulTakesPhotos Found a second-hand Lumix LX100m2 in almost new state and for a good price. Decided on that one. Hope the absence of a flip screen won't be too annoying. Keep up the inspirational videos
For the concert photography sony rx100 ii or canon mark g7x ii?
I haven't shot with the Canon so I can't really advise. Sorry. I would advice you to go to camera decision dot com where you can have the technical specs next to each other
@@PaulTakesPhotos tysm!
This looks interesting! I need a new camera to take hiking up in the mountains. My Nikon D800 is just too heavy anymore…
Yeah it is great in terms of weight and image quality, I'd be more worried about dust and rain as it is not weather sealed. Big difference in terms of form and weight Nikon D800 vs. This little pocket gem
Just purchased this model 😊
How's it? Is it worth it to buy?
I have been looking to add a Canon G7xii or iii, as owned one before and really enjoyed it. But they’ve been out of stock everywhere (even second hand at KEH). No evf but I prefer those over the Sonys for their UI. Wish i hadn’t sold it off years ago. As you note, the raw files from these 1” sensor are surprisingly malleable.
Yeah it is an important factor as for the Canon maybe mpb.com has a model
I have the G7X III and II, it's simply a treat to use for street photography. Got it for cheap used around $150 for G7X II and $200 for G7X III. Incredible value.
That has to be the longest considered reply for a n old camera that I've ever heard of.
Ordered one of these a few days ago and can’t wait for it to arrive. I have a family fun trip overseas (Europe) coming up and was not looking forward to the size & weight of my full frame mirrorless as I want to travel as light as possible. So now I’m watching all the rx100 iii videos I can find. I expect the flexibility & portability will help me get back into carrying a camera all the time. I’ve become less excited about carrying the big camera around and a bit bummed out about it. Thanks for the video!
You won't be disappointed with it. Bring 5 spare batteries and an old usb charger :) Walking and travelling with big cameras is a pain in the **** enjoy Europe!
Same 😂! Waiting for mine to arrive 😊
I've had this little camera for years, bought used about a year after it came out. I have a newer Sony DSLR with with multiple lenses and this little thing with it's Zeiss lens does well in comparison. I like to compare it to my high end Android phone since it's a similar "travel light" rig and the ease of use and picture quality is so much better. You learn to travel light when you ride a motorcycle and this little thing fits the bill.
I probably would have upgraded to a newer version of this but the newer versions do not have the same focal lengths and speed. If phones hadn't killed the compact camera market Sony probably would have upgraded this one. The newer models emphasize zoom as opposed to speed. For me those are not as useful for my needs.
Travelling light is essential... And sadly Sony is not really listening to its photographers :)
Agreed, a phone is now good enough for most people for most things much of the time. The time of of the premium compact digital camera is arguably over. So I suspect its not Sony ignoring users but rather a pragmatic business decision to stop investing in developing a better RX100. To be fair its a mature package at this point in time. But I'd be surprised to see another update.
Turn the flash power up. Tilt the flash back with a finger. Bounce off ceiling. Much better.
Big fan of the RX100. Had a M1 destroyed by sand after many years of abuse. Got a M3 that got mugged. Now I'm back to a M1. I really miss the M3 features but it's way more expensive than the M1.
Their size make it easy to lose it or get it, sadly, stolen. Great cameras all round with a some limitations
Does anyone know how many pictures this camera takes per second? I'm struggling to find that information elsewhere
5fps
Thank you I know that's not that fast but you think that good enough for like dogs?
@@user-np2yy3bs9z it wouldn't be my first choice for shooting moving targets, however it can be done. Explore the sports mode. This takes care of the aperture/shutter speed, tracking and permits bursts by just holding the shutter down. Check the manual for more information on this. I am sure with some practise great shots are possible.
can anybody tell me if this camera can film with the flash on, or does the flash only work for photos?
Flash works for photos, small light with cold shoe adapter should the trick
I got the olympus xz-1 1.8 zoom for same reasons …. and use it more than my other cameras even tho it’s 2011 camera :)
Seems that a decade ago cameras where build to last and well placed towards photographers :)
stunning camera had picture of the day in the times from it 7 is better because of longer lens i have both, 111 has night benefits
Nice video and photos! Thanks for sharing.
Do you live in Krakow?
Thanks, no I don't but I visit it a few times a year
I went from a Canon point and shoot to a Sony RX100 (the original). I was shocked and awed by it's technical superiority over the Canon and hated every minute of it. It was very unintuitive to use and it wasn't predictable. The Canon was slow but it was predictably slow. If I were taking a photo down a street while crossing at the crosswalk I'd pull the Canon out 3 seconds before I took the shot, pause for a second, push the button and then keep on walking. The Sony would take the shot immediately, most of the time. The rest of the time it would sit and slobber on itself. It acted like a computer or smartphone. Most of the times apps start right away but sometimes the software is waiting for something it takes forever. That was my RX100. I also really disliked using it. Most of the reviews in those days said "The interface is really bad, we hope they'll fix it later". When the RX100-II came out they'd say "The interface is still bad, we hope they fix it later". Then the RX100-III and subsequent releases came out and the reviewers gave up and just said "The interface hasn't changed". It died without about 1 year of buying it and I didn't lose a tear. I was glad to see it go.
Canon finally decided to try to compete at that point and released the G7X which I didn't buy as it was half baked. Then they brought out the G7XII and I considered it. Then the G7XIII and I bought one. Then I got rid of it and bought the G5XII and I still have it. Canon has abandoned this market so when my camera finally goes I will need to reevaluate Sony as they're the only game in town. Sony is still far superior to even the G5XII in autofocus although the lens on the G5XII is very fast, same speed as the RX100-III but almost twice as long. Overall I enjoy using the G5XII for the most part although who's idea was it to put the sensor for the EVF to the right of the actual EVF? Maybe it was a packaging thing. The special thing about the G5XII is you can almost take photos like a photographer... It has the barrel ring which I can assign to aperture, the back ring which goes to ISO and then the remaining hard coded dial for exposure compensation ends up effecting the shutter speed. It's only when I want to manual focus does it all fall apart but that's pretty good for a tiny camera! It has the same EVF as Sony and same sensor which to be honest is where they get them anyway. The lens I believe is from Canon.
Anyway, I may end up with an RX100-III or newer when the time comes. Maybe it's worth another try. BTW, I have a big mirrorless camera with a bunch of lenses by my pocket camera gets used 10x more because I always have it with me.
That is quite the journey and I do agree cam manufacturers have abandoned the point and shoot market, but I believe they will come back to it as you quote rightly pointed out: pocketable cameras get used far more... Simply because it is easy to pick up and carry with you. As for the photography experience I do agree that Sony always gets the job done, but it is a robotic experience as such. That said the end result of the Sony RX has truely surprised me
@@PaulTakesPhotos The argument against is that everyone has a camera in their pocket already. A lot of photography channels have tested phone cameras against proper cameras and shown that phones can do quite well but usually the situation is crafted. For instance in a scene with abundant light, no need to zoom with a subject that isn't moving with the user not being in a hurry the phone can do quite well but that's a lot of restrictions.
My phone has three lenses, multiple 20 mp sensors and I just can't stand the experience of taking photos. For one the lenses are horrible as physics would dictate. The 2x lens and sensor takes worse photos than the 1x lens and sensor cropped. Also the user experience is bad. My wife and I travel together and she uses her phone. I can be walking down the street, pull out my G5XII, zoom, focus, take the photo and have my camera back in my pocket by the time she's fiddling on the screen trying to get it to do something. I even mapped my shutter button on my phone to the power button to get it to be a bit faster and it's just horrible and if I have to change ANY setting it's nearly unusable.
Even a bad point-and-shoot is better than a phone. The only thing that will save phone cameras is software in them that does everything for you as the interface will never be better and the chance of improving the lenses is small. If the software in the phone fakes DOF, zooms, smooths noise, takes multiple photos at different exposures and merges them it can take OK photos but at that point you are not a photographer anymore and all photos taken of a subject will look the same.
Sir can we attached to it to a Dongle....
What kind of dongle do you mean? Hdmi?
I really like these cameras. I have the m1 and working on getting the m3. More importantly, love the hat. Where can I get one? Cheers and hello from USA, G
The M1 seems a classic by now. The hat that is glued to my head is a Bugatti, woollen flat cap. Bought it 5 yes ago in Scotland. The line is still in stores
@@PaulTakesPhotos thanks for sharing 😊
PS they’re all classics now. I wish they’d update them with a newer model. Very hardy and reliable camera
Well if you can make sense of Sony's camera r&d strategy, you'd be the first 😉👍
Got one last year for £150. Keep iso low and it’s not bad
That is an excellent price!
How does it do in low light?
For low light there are two scenarios: flash and no flash. I haven't tested it that much but I would say the flash makes a massive difference in terms of image quality. But again only have the camera for two weeks. After half a year I'd be in a better position to give you a more conclusive answer.
Depends on what you mean by low light. You have complete control of the camera so you have the option to leave the iso low and manipulate the shutter speed and aperture for static subjects with low noise. So low light landscapes for example, maybe from a tripod it works great. If you are talking about a kids birthday party indoors, its going to be fine on an automatic setting with the flash for static images, not so good for capturing them racing about.
My A99 shoots pretty much in the dark hand held. The RX100 is never going to be as good as that, but its likely good enough most of the time. Have a read of the manual to understand how to get the best out of it for low light shooting and experiment with the suitable modes and settings.
I started with the A73, followed by the A7S3 and when I was debating a new lens I decided to buy the RX100m7 figuring the 24-200zoom was better than using one lens. I wish I had of bought the RX100 first because it would have saved me so much money. The bigger cameras are just way too much for my Kayak, packraft or backpack trips and I don't enjoy taking them. The RX100 is a joy to take along in spite of its limitations. I prefer it so much that I bought a second one just the other day. I can put the RX/lights/recorder/external bank....etc into a small Nite Ize waterproof cube that fits very nicely into my pack or boat. I never debate taking it. Enjoyed the vid.
size and weight (especially lack of it) play major roles. Happy you enjoyed the episode
Got one a few years ago for £150. I find it a bit poor in low light compared to my old a6500 which i sold to pay bills!
Low light only works with the flash enabled if i dont use flash it is motion blur all the way :)
A6500 is a great cam. Good aps-c sensor and it does have better low light capabilities compared to the Rx
227 grammes is half a pound. so 320 grammes is about 0.7 lb. Still a great little camera and I love mine.
I stand corrected 👍😉
What does this camera get you that a modern smart phone doesn't provide?
Aperture blades, leaf shutter, zoom and the most important a real photography experience.
A smartphone is great but this camera offers more control. Its a better tool for a wider range of applications.
Quality. I'd take a camera over a 'smrt-phone' any day. Assuming I ever have a smrt-phone; I've no need when I have a fabulous camera & a feature 'phone 😊
I used it on my trip to Asia. And much to my regret the autofocus didnt hit the mark the spot. So a lot of images were out of focus. I tried several settings and still the focus was often just too slow. Anyone sharing that experience?
Well I will be using it to shoot for the entire month of June and will after it post and in depth review. I have noticed that it does at times miss focus. In my case it seems to be the shutter speed the camera picks in aperture priority mode. I could be wrong so stayed tuned
@@PaulTakesPhotos and set nd filter to off
@HansPeeters that is a great tip will try it out
The viewfinder breaks after the 2 years warranty but so my others parts: manual focusing is crumpsy, battery slot falls apart and so on. Cheap camera, cheaply made. You always for your money, no mysteries here.
Big ones are OK on purpose. But I can't use them as everyday ones.
Thanks for making this video. I have and love this camera for the very reasons you discussed. The AF on this camera still works better than the AF on my newer Fuji cameras.
Glad you found the episode informative. I am/was surprised about the AF and Facial tracking. My Fuji's in terms of AF are consistent I have to admit although I have to admit that the release of the XT3 the AF was noticeably improved.
I just bought the mark 7 a couple of weeks ago because I wanted a pocketable but capable camera. My A6400 is great, but not always easy to take along considering I always have my dog with me. The mark 7 was a lot of money, but you get a lot of camera for that. I added the same grip to it as well, it needs it.
Enjoy it! Thanks for sharing and indeed they aren't cheap :)
My viewfinder never broke yet,
It is my one big worry
@@PaulTakesPhotos I think it will be ok !
I was going to get the zv1
Great for video, but misses the viewfinder for photography and renders best photo quality on auto in my experience
"It's very easy to close to people, without them even noticing" - okay, maaaybe don't do that? I know you can take photos of people in public, but damn. Good review, though.
Interesting camera! Thanks for the recent review, as most of the reviews are from the launch time.
This seems like a good option to take with me to concerts due to its low light performance and size. And also because my system camera is considered 'professional gear' and requires special clearance... 😅
Unfortunately, not a lot of secondhand bargains at the moment, new it's 549 euro in the Netherlands. But vacation pay is coming up and they usually start discounting electronics around this time, so I will look for good deals... 😊
Hi Susan, for low light I would advice to turn of the ND filter and use the flash and indeed it is a pocket rocket. I'll be using it June continuously and will post a photography review. As for the price, just set your budget and look for a good deal, they always pop up on marktplaats :)
Can you make your content inclusive by formatting the auto captioning into closed captioning please? it is extremely hard to watch it relying only on the auto captioning sadly (I'm Profoundly Deaf)
Thank you for the great feedback, I can work with it and will for future reference use, closed captions. Thank you again for your constructive feedback
You would have been better with an lx100 II which does great video and is well made.
I used to own the LX100, great pictures. And yes it is Pocketable, zoom lens, great colours. I do appreciate the camera line. I am guessing a M3 will be released soon, hopefully with updated AF and a flippy screen
I have a version five and I can make perfect videos!
I know the later iterations have the Sony 4k suite on it.
320 grams is greater than half a pound. (1 lb = 454 grams)
2nd person highlighting it. I stand corrected
I too bought same in 2024
Are you enjoying it?
Poland is 460 $$$. :/
The camera you filmed the video with has a 90's autofocus technology? While you're there, try and edit your videos better: The cut & paste is awful.
Fujifilm XT4 it was shot on and I am new in CapCut, will improve. thanks for the advice
Fuji and Leica cameras are NOT small ! SONY Camera are small !
Okay
I must say - from a photo/video-grapher i would expect better video in terms of production.
First half is full of quick cuts and transitions for no reason. I had to pause video to understand what is actually happening. In the second half apparently you got tired with making so many cuts and video is finally not so annoying to watch. HOWEVER - your camera is now focus hunting! Come on!
In 8m31s you presented only few sample shots with no really explanation why this camera is good choice. Or bad.
Sorry you find my editing so poor, but I am not a videographer and have learned it on the go. But I will take your advise to heart. Thank you for the honest and constructive feedback. I actually appreciate it
it's a 10 year old camera.
it's outdated .
$50.
definitely not $750
Have you used it?
helloi like your photos the ones at 5:07 and 6:29 i hope you asked for permission to take these people's photo
Why you bought it? Reason 1: You need content.
Nope was on holiday and had no camera with me. Searched locally for something affordable and decided for the RX100 series. Posted the reasons on the tube and people like it. Something I did not expect in advance.
Too expensive for what it is , even the rx100 vii ..
OK so I know the silly Americans are the only ones who still use pounds... But 320grams is quite a bit higher than half a pound people!
I stand corrected for the 3rd time here in the comment section :)
@@PaulTakesPhotos no worries.. Keep up the good work!
@@vueport99 thank you! Hopefully I'll improve over time :)
video is great also
Havent testee it yet. June is RX month. In depth review coming in July
A perfect camera for creeps.