Sony RX100 Mark III Hands-On Field Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Since their initial release, the Sony RX100 series have been the best option for photographers looking for a truly pocket sized camera with top notch image quality. The new Mark III adds several huge improvements including a pop-up viewfinder, faster, wider lens and hugely improved video specs. Is this the best RX100 yet?
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Shot by Jordan Drake and Levi Holwell
Filmed on the Panasonic GH4
For all the users of the M3 that are annoyed that the camera shuts down when you hide the viewfinder. Just before you press down the viewfinder, press the power on/off button and it won't shutdown!
Haha his face at 5:24 when he sees the guy licking the camera! The face of anger!
I've been using the RX100 II since it came out and I love it. While I would love to have a slightly faster lens, an EVF and a better video codec, I'm perfectly happy with my current camera. In fact, I think Sony is a bit cheeky in releasing this camera so soon after the previous model. They should have skipped the Version 2 and gone straight to this model. THAT BEING SAID . . . I'm happy to see the state of the art advanced, even if step-by-step.
Bummer, it's doesn't have a mic input.
Damn, you're everywhere Dave. XD
Add an Atomos Ninja Star Dave. Get broadcast video and audio in, and monitoring.
Adam Loretz That is a great idea, I didn't know the Star had a mic input.
Audio in, but no headphones on the Ninja star. You do get headphone jack on the Ninja 2 tho. Both options are what I'd use for this RX100 m3 or the A6000. Ideally, of course I'd love an RX100 with the A6000's APSC sensor...if only those two cams could just get a room! ; )
I wish it had a mic input. Does it have a remote shutter port?
Thanks Guys! I always looking for the small camera can take for any family trip and not worry about big bag of equipment, and you can really enjoy the family "time"
Thinking about getting this for my Machu Picchu trip next year. DSLR is not really an option b/c we are hiking in.
Love your channel always some honest and great reviews. I'm looking to get a DSLR but my main used on of it will be video recording and with technology getting better and better every day it's hard to pick one, not to mention the 4K resolution.
You know you want a GH4
orange42 or an A7s, frankly.
Marc Morris
Heaps of options if you can raise the price sure thing.
Well anyone shooting 4k seriously with a GH4 or an A7s ain't just buying a camera. They'll need the Kodak dock for the GH4 and the Shogun for either of the cameras... no real, viable production option below, ironically, $4k ;)
Marc Morris
Well that's a meaningless put down, and quite unnecessary. If you don't want to use the GH4 professionally as is then you don't have to of course. All the best with your future endeavours!
Great video.
Not just a great review, but good entertainment as well.
Chris & Jordan ROCK!
What camera did you use to record this video?
The pop-up viewfinder looks like a killer feature.
Mine is on order... but I have to say that leaving an external audio input out was a major blunder... but it simply means using my Zoom H6 for audio.
Really solid review, 'boys!'
Why would anyone want to lick viewfinder on the camera?! That was weird...Camera is great btw
yup, that weird stranger who licked it even wanted to take the camera away
Chris dident look impressed , when they guy licked the view finder
he is quite annoying, the guy who licked the viewfinder. he even tried to take it away
who would be?
Been killing myself for weeks mulling over jumping on the MK1 or spending double the amount for the MK3 here. I mostly plan on using it for video, vlogging mostly, and I feel like a lot of this camera's improvements, like the faster lens and EVF are features aimed for a much different user than myself.
On the other hand though, the articulating display and WiFi are great additions I can see myself using. And the Bionz X may be worth it as well.
I dunno, its tough. Dunno if anyone else here is using these for video, but if you have any input I'd be all ears.
Regardless, you guys always do fantastic product spotlights, and this is no exception. Kudos.
Articulating display is definitely a good reason to buy for your purposes of vlogging. I would get it.
Yep, I'm pretty much sold on this. It's definitely time to upgrade. Thanks for the video, TCS!
damn...
what a point of licking the EVF?!
the price drop when a stranger licking your pricey cam haha...
God damned Levi, do as you're told!
Got mine yesterday and I already love it!!
could you do a full video comparaison between all video modes ??
it would really help thanks
Great video. Love the streeter and the out-takes. Taste test? That's new. Sound punks out at 7:19. Thanks for a good review. Might wait for the Mark IV and a hot-shoe!
You can buy Mark II with the Mi hot-shoe
Love my Rx100. Top Camera for traveling.
Great vid on the whole, but to me the sound sync seemed noticeably off (watching on iPhone 5s over wifi BTW) the lack of audio is a non issue. This is a point and shoot, it's a B camera. When Atomos release the Ninja Star, you could have decent audio recording and broadcast video...just add a bracket to the bottom of the cam.
Furthermore, the RX100 m3 looks ideal for slinging under a DJI aerial rig. Nice work Chris and Jordan...and Levi
Amazing review. Possibly the best camera review ever. Was the GH4 used for the review?
Yes, this was filmed on a pair of GH4s.
Love the outtakes at the end!
Great review!
I'm thinking of taking this one with me to Australia & New Zealand later this year.
Thanks, nice informative video and great to see some examples of what the camera is capable of. I'll be buying.
Hi guys, nice video. Just wondering how did you get the clean HDMI work on external recorder? Because I looked through the Sony web site. It said the clean HDMI is only for uncompressed video preview, its not for recording to external device?
Like you I am an avid angler. It's about time sony build a water proof and ruggedized body around the mk3. As well as a decent macro function. That'd be the most happening outdoor camera of the decade given the strong specs for stills and video.
Chris, you forgot the 180 degrees rotation LCD for top notch selfie!
Could you hand-on the Sony A77 mark II ? Thanks TCS
+1
and talk mostly about the focus system with real test.
yeah.. please do it TCS..
I'll wait for Chriss and Jordan.. They are the most fair reviewer on TH-cam.
Thank you anyway
I hope the advance codec makes it into there other camera
I just got the RX100 III and I'm very impressed. However, I noticed that the EVF seems somewhat wobbly, moving left and right quite a bit. Have other users noticed this?
7:10 that stabilisation is really not like a steadycam in 2023 😂
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Great review Chris! Just wondering, will you guys be reviewing the new RX100 iv anytime soon?
Was the new guy "filming" this? Some shots look out of focus. Doesn't take away from the episode you guys are great!
That was me. But it was only out of focus because I was busy telling Levi to make sure it was in focus.
Jordan @ The Camera Store Tv
The irony. lol Love the show! Keep it up. :D
Ugh decisions decisions, RX100M3 or the A6000 for backpacking?
A6000 is way better than any RX even now in 2019.
"Doesn't even taste good", i just bursted into laughter in the library
hopefully they have made some improvements with the dust seal on this one. i have had 2 different rx100m2s and i have had issues with dust on the sensor with both of them.
Great video :D
questions:
1- how quick does it write raw files before shutting down? I had freeze issues with the mk1
2- does the lens have magenta color casts on the corners?
3- did the stabilisation improve on the photography side?
thank you :)
Why you didn't use it to record yourself? That would give clue about what it can do.
I would love to buy their next RX-100 mark-IV if they can reduce the Megapixel to 10 megapixel and faster lens of f-1.4 to f-2.0 @ 24mm-70mm.
Would be nice to add in a microphone jack.
=D
Damn good beer you chose to take pics of :) Damn good brewery at that!
Nice camera,an external mic input and hot shoe would finish it off for me.
Discreet photojournalism tool the mark IIII will be?
Nice camera. Troll Lady at 4:00
Life is short and its only money, ill get this along with a6000... excited much. :)
I just realize my a6000 is good enough for everyday use...
Apparently the Panasonic rival (DMC LX100) was revealed today and is a hit at Photonika, with 4/3 sensor, 4K, etc. for about the same price. Chris, just wondering what your opinion of it is, if you have any other information. I didn't see any other specs really on the little review I saw.
Great review!
What's going on with the video quality of the Rx100? I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned this in the comments. Problems in converting the video I'm guessing?
Interesting Ted yes I commented it too, it´s so bad oO
Great review..but you guys should've used one rx100 to film this..the focus was bad with this gh4 :/
But great review, great camera, i have the rx100 m1 and i just love it!
The built-in flash could bounce back so I don't really need a hot shoe nor an external flash now.
"Bam, built in EVF" my favorite part.
very nice presentation. I have a couple of questions for you : 1. coudl I use it for docunentary? if yes what about with the mic? shoulf i use and external one? is it easy to edit it later? (synchronisation). all the best, George
seems like an awesome camera.
Is it already available to buy?
Thanks Chris and Jordan for yet another great review and video. I was wondering if you could compare this to the Fuji X30 and Canon S120. Thanks
Our Fuji X30 review mentions how it compares to the RX100 MKIII. The RX100 and X30 both outperform the Canon S120 in every regard I can think of, except cost.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Thanks a lot Jordan for the reply and look forward to your review of the Lumix DMC-LX100 since it looks like it's game changer and worth the wait
But why do they Never put a mic in into the body???!!
What about this compared with new sony a5100? Which you think is better?
The GH4 output at 1080p looks a little soft to me
Is the Panasonic FZ1000 review coming soon?
Because you asked...
Panasonic FZ1000 Hands-On Field Test
photo or rather video bomb at 3:59 lol
I would've love to get some "new" informations here. For me it all sound the same: "great, awesome, best camera to buy" ... Some reviewers mentioned that the M3 is a bit softer than the M1/M2... Is it true Chris?
The ending is as nice as the RX100 III's image quality..
Great review - thanks.
So I've been looking around and there's seems to be a consistent $150-200 increase in price for the RX100 III versus the older II. Can somebody please weigh in and say if they think the III is worth the price hike? Thank you very much!
Great video! I had a few good laughs in this one.
If it didn't lose the zoom. It would be a must buy.
what memory card do you suggest for doing both still and video?
What would you buy a Sony RX100 M3 or Sony A6000?
Great review! I liked it. I am looking for a good camera for super macro shots (like flowers, bugs, small toys / figurines),
good bokeh in low light or night, distant city lights (like shooting NYC landscape),
and very clear HD images like in portraits… my budget is under 700 dollars. Is this camera good for these purpuses? Thanks
for sure
Is the high bitrate sony codec better quality than the gm1-has it surpassed the gm1 as a better overall buy?
Hello from Japan. What's the name of the 6:00 take? I want to take shoots like that of pics and video. Like persons or op jets in the back are blurred. And I like this camera and I want to go for it now but now I watched a video of the Sony nexus 5 and is almost the same price but is no too portable so my question is for better pictures and video, which should I buy it? Thanks I accept any recommendations
great review love this camera :)
enjoying your videos keep them coming please, great work!
Going to Disney and Universal in Florida later in the year and wanting a camera that will cover most events, ie low light, fireworks, night, landscape, character/family pics etc.
Would you say the sony rx100 iii or the sony a6000 would be best option and if so, what lenses would you recommend if it was the A6000 in purchasing too.
In the uk the RX100 iii can pickup for £570 UK£ and the A6000 comes in at £495 UK£
Also been looking at also at the following, canon 700d but don't want to carry such a large camera around all day for 2 weeks,
Maybe the canon g7 or g3 or possibly one of the Panasonic compact models.
Hope you have the time to reply and can help with my question/s. Thanks in advance.
PLEASE CAN I KNOW BETWEEN THE RX1000 III AND THE CANON D70 WHICH ONE IS MORE BETTER
9:09 there's video bomber lol
where do they live at?
I just bought the rx100 m3 , but after recorded the 100fps video, it played back at normal speed instead of the slow mo on my pc . what setting did you use to playback in slow mo. thank you ! (it has no slow mo playback capability in the camera as well)
You'll need to use editing software to play it back at 1/4 speed fr the slow mo look you see here. Most editing suites will give you the option.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
From what I read today, since March if you tried to do this in Hungary, you would have to get permission from 'EVERONE' in shot, or face getting sued.
So true but so sad.
What's the name of the song that starts playing at 6:24?
OK...so does this mean the RX100 III is better than the a6000 for videos? For taking pictures I presume the a6000 would be better, but I am not a camera expert so if you could let me know about that as well.
I'm looking to buy one of theses cameras since they have the same price but my main focus is video quality. Feedback is appreciated.
Cody Vignal If you are thinking of buying more lenses in the future to further your photography skills then a6000 is a better option, but if you are only going to use the kit lens that comes with it, you are better off with RX100M3. It's much more pocketable and better or on-par image quality compared to a6000 with kit lens.
Interestingly, I bought an original RX100 and an NEX-6 (which may be similar to comparing an RX100 M3 to an a6000 now) at the same time, and did many videos and stills at the same settings, focal length, etc. I found the video on the NEX-6 to be a little sharper, and photos about the same. The RX100 has a Zeiss lens, but the NEX-6's kit lens was bigger, with a bigger sensor in the camera. They were so close, in fact, that I returned the NEX-6 for the more compact RX100, since I couldn't really afford both anyway!
What sd card should I use to be able to shoot video in xavc s?
What's a good DSLR in the same price range of this camera?
would this be a justifiable upgrade from HX90V? I also have A6000
I'm loving this camera. I was surprised at how small it was and haven't had problems with taking photos or videos. It feels plenty safe in my hands, though I always have the strap on my wrist just in case.
I haven't figured out how to import videos shot in xavcs @50 mbps so I could test viewing in slow motion as we see in this video. I have a mac mini, latest build. No matter what I can't get the videos off the camera. I can see they are on there but they don't import. Only the mp4 versions import.
Anyone know what I need to do here?
should i get one ? or mr2 ?
Great review! If someone licked my camera I'd have a good mind to sock them right in the jaw.
which different fps can you choose from on this camera?
I want to get rid of the histogram and all of that info. I go to the gear icon DISP button, monitor, and mark no disp info, enter, and it continues to show. Annoying. HELP!
btw: can anybody share some real experiences about the noticeable differences between avchd and xavc 50mbit? I mean, the conclusion "it's better" is something I read a lot of times, but is it that much of a difference??? I made a concert video last year and it turned out to be absolutely brilliant in sharpness and contrast/colours... I can hardly imagine, that xavc 50mbit will push it dramaticaly... but nevertheless: I would LOVE to see an improvement to avchd...
btw2: did anyone notice that the mic-holes on top are way smaller than the ones of the m1 and the m2?? I hope that this will not affect the sound quality....
I love my MK2
how do I start flash when video shooting
Hi Chris,
I really enjoy your videos. I wanted to ask if a rumor I heard was true. Are you related to Kai Wong?
how to set up slowmo .? please
Does the mark iii have a silent shutter??
myrk98466 yes!
Oh by the way, why does everybody call it "Mark III", on Sony pages I only see "M3" or just "III". "Mark" is more a Canon word, you know ;)...
I think it's all just a matter of preference. I say Mark III because it sounds cooler. :)
Hi! Going to NY soon and can't choose between the Sony RX100 M3 or the Sony A6000. Which is preferable for trips?
Better go with RX100M3 for trips.
+Usama Gharade Thank you!
I love slow. Moe.
I know the a6000 is a little bigger(Alot bigger with lens)...but it seems like a much better value.