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2023-12-04T19:00:00
I'm a novice in the world of photography- but take loads of pictures across a wide range of subjects. My DSLR recently packed in, so I bought this as a convenient substitute because of its high spec and being easy to carry. It has loads of technical features which I am determined to master. Downside for me - two points- the shutter button is too small and at night in December its difficult to use sensitively. I've already bought and applied the stick on side grip to make it more secure to hold. Plus the photo download is tedious on my phone but easier on ipad. Ziess lens is amazing.
Twiddler64inch
2023-07-03T20:00:00
The Sony DSC-RX100 is a stellar compact camera that impresses with its exceptional image quality. The vibrant colors to stunning details, Its compact size and user-friendly interface make it a perfect for amateur's or pro's. One let down for me was the over complicated & convoluted menu system, however this is now much improved with later models. eurs & professionalsf
Publicglutton
2022-10-23T20:00:00
A great little camera ideal for the street photography I love.
Tonyfenn
2022-09-05T20:00:00
very good image quality and solid ISO performance with category leading movie features
jo z.
2021-10-15T20:00:00
I like the Sony RX100 M7 but many of the features are not intuitive or buried in the menu.
East D.
2021-10-13T20:00:00
Does what it said on the tin ! Blah blah blah blah
Nickname r.
2021-10-12T20:00:00
Bought a long time ago. Still operational with a good quality image. Sport program is more than you should expect from such a small camera.
Piterpan150
2021-10-12T20:00:00
Far too complicated. By the time you come to use it each time you will have likely forgotten how it works
Noviceframebuilder
2021-10-03T20:00:00
I bought the DSC-RX100 (second hand from my local camera shop) after losing a good quality Canon compact camera. I have had it a couple of years ago now, and take it with me almost everywhere. I have used it alongside my Canon EOS 5D as an extra camera. On the negative side, I have had trouble re-inserting the memory card after removing it to upload pictures to my desktop computer via a cardholder. The springs that hold the memory card in place in the camera need holding back with a thin blade as I push the card in. I now use the USB lead to transfer pictures to my computer. Otherwise, with its high quality Zeiss lens, a very handy camera.
Bulliver
2021-09-19T20:00:00
I went from an old Nikon DSLR to this unit and I am impressed with the results. My change was because I didn't have the money to upgrade my DSLR with the lenses I wanted so I thought I'd give this pocketable camera a whirl until I am ready for the upgrade. I shoot in Aperture and Shutter Priority modes mainly, so I am happy with the flexibility of this little guy. The quality of shots is also really good so I think I have a keeper.
Ogbaami
2021-04-05T20:00:00
I bought this just before Easter 2021. It's a great product and I have ENJOYED using it.
Wild M.
2021-03-15T20:00:00
impresinate camara muy rapida para vlog es ideal buen lente.
kiny
2021-02-09T19:00:00
I berly used this camera and it randomly stopped turning on i tried a new battery but nothing is working its not even turning on any lights when it's plugged, Not recommended.
Volv
2020-12-31T19:00:00
The best thing about this camera its a sharpness , extrenly great. I am photographer, I do have Sony alpfa a99, but was needed something for my handbag to carry all the time, if something catch my attention.Here ,I tested with flash light and outdoors at night. I still looking how all settings/buttons working , but first thought looks like made it more complicated as can be.
nell8
2020-12-27T19:00:00
I wanted a camera that gave me full control over my photos but was small enough to fit in my jeans pocket. This is it.
Rpats
2020-09-22T20:00:00
Very pleased so far, best use has come from also buying Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 V11 by Alexander S. White, then it truly burst into life.
SnappyPappy
2020-08-15T20:00:00
Had previous model so well made with great quality easy to use
Doaks
2020-07-29T20:00:00
I bought this camera to pop in my cycling bag to take better photos than using a phone. I remember about 4 years ago a guy on blipfoto used one to tremendous effect as a street camera. I use it mainly for landscape where I feel it holds it own. My main camera is a Fuji XT4 and whilst this can’t be compared it really is a remarkable little camera. Small and lovely images. I shoot only RAW files and this is one of the reasons I bought it.
Brian s.
2020-07-22T20:00:00
This is really a very powerful camera considering its form factor specially if you are into street or landscape photography...this was my first camera as a beginner i really got learn all about taking manual pictures in RAW format. The focus is Sharp n quick very useful if you are into street photography so is video capability of the camera in low light specially that f1.8 lense equivalent to 24-100mm.... Great camera in this price range & form factor
Thefattsahil
2020-07-11T20:00:00
A great travel camera which has astonishing picture quality in a small and light package. Although lacking an EVF the camera more than makes up for it, and is so easy to use and set up in every situation from daylight to low light. Very much a camera you will always take with you, and be very glad you did. Highly recommended
Anthoney221
2020-06-07T20:00:00
This is 2nd RX100 I've bought. Previous one bought 3 years ago has now expired! Bought another because I like the camera. It is easy to operate and the photos are excellent quality. I use it on hikes and it fits easily in my pocket for easy access.
Jack W.
2020-05-15T20:00:00
Damaged after 2 months of use. Very complicated to set up and flaky wifi connection
Ghhh
2020-02-03T19:00:00
I find it difficult to use the view-screen in sunny conditions, so I went for a camera that has a viewfinder. I wear glasses, so have to adjust the dioptre of the viewfinder. It only works when the adjustment section is pulled out, which you have to push back in when you want to close the viewfinder. This is a serious design fault, and should have been noticed when it went through pre-introdution trials.
Captain S.
2020-01-12T19:00:00
I bought this camera after my A5000 screen died. I was excited to get to use it, however, the software was dated. No options to send the images via an app or the ability to control the camera. It’s no fault of Sony, I blame the camera shop for not informing me on this even though I explained what I needed and what I was using it for.
Justdan84
2019-12-10T19:00:00
Packed with features, easy to use on auto. As a point and shoot user I am getting good results and have tried using various settings with differing success but enjoying experimenting. I have had problems setting up WiFi transfers to iPad and android phone but after help from Sony customer support it seems to be sorted.
Paul 4.
2019-12-10T19:00:00
great pocket camera when not carting round with my Nikon and lenses
Beej59
2019-12-10T04:30:17
Superb product!! Great low light work for a compact. Only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars is the error code regarding the image stabilization that Sony is having with some of these cameras.
Anthony C.
2019-11-17T19:00:00
Bought as an upgrade to my RX100 mk3. Top notch camera. Unrivalled range of features and the best autofocus available in this type of camera. New longer length lens first rate. There is a trade off with the handling in that the camera is tiny and that it has a staggering range of features but in reality it is no great problem
LeDoc
2019-11-11T19:00:00
Purchased prior to a recent holiday to replace old camera. Extremely happy with the camera and quality
Boomer31
2019-11-01T20:00:00
I managed to purchase the first version of this model, and was really surprised by the versatility and quality of pictures the 1 inch sensor manages. It gives complete control of modes as you can easily adjust Manual, Aperture, Shutter and of course the Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto. Also it has a great Tracking Focus feature, and a very useful function ring. Add that to the convenience of size and you have one of the best travel cameras out there. Only lacking in this model are the wifi function which would enable transfer to Imaging Edge app, a hot shoe for expanding functions via accessories, and the optical viewfinder, but you can get those from the Mark II onwards.
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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
F1.8-4.9
3.6x
20M approx. 14x / 10M approx. 20x / 5M approx. 28x / VGA approx. 54x
Still 16:9 29-105mm / Still 4:3 30-108mm / Still 3:2 28-100mm / Still 1:1 36-127mm / Movie 16:9 29-105mm (Std), 33-120mm (Active) / Movie 4:3 36-128 mm (Std), 41-146mm (Active)
7 elements in 6 groups ( including AA lens)
Iris diaphragm (7 blades)
7.2x
AF approx. 5cm to infinity (W), approx. 55cm to infinity (1)
[Still image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)
Multi segment / Center weighted / Spot
+/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step
Imaging Sensor : 1.0" (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
Pixel Gross: 20.9MP (approx.)
Effective Picture Resolution: 20.2MP (approx.)
Shutter Type: iAuto (4-1/2000) / Program Auto (1-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000)
Continuous Shooting Speed: 10 fps at 20.2MP
Self-timer: 10sec. / 2sec. / Self portrait / Self timer Cont.
Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Fireworks, High Sensitivity
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0-EV step)
Auto ISO 125-6400 select w/upper/lower limit, 125/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 expand to 80/100, Multi Frame NR:Auto ISO125-25600 equiv. 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 4/25600
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White
Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor (Warm White)/Fluor (Cool White)/Fluor (Day White)/Fluor (Daylight)/Flash/C. Temp., Filter/Custom
Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Still Image Playback Options: Control for HDMI, Slideshow
LCD Type: 3.0" (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229k dots / Xtra Fine / TruBlack / TFT LCD
Brightness Control: Auto / Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather mode
Sweep Panorama: Sweep Panorama
Face Detection: 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Face Registration)
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode Image Stabilization
Intelligent Auto: Yes
Background Defocus: Yes
Superior Auto: Yes
Photo Creativity: Yes
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card
JPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Still Image Size 16:9 : L: 17M (5472x3080); M: 7.5M (3648 x 2056); S:4.2M (2720 x 1528)
Still Image Size 3:2 : L: 20M (5472 x 3648; M: 10M (3888 x 2592); S: 5.0M (2736 x 1824)
Still Image Size 4:3 : L: 18M (4864 x 3648); M: 10M (3648 x 2736); S: 5.0M (2592 x 1944); VGA
Panorama Still Image Size : [3:2] L: 20M (5472x3648)/M: 10M (3888x2592)/S: 5.0M (2736x1824)
AVCHD Ver2.0, MP4
AVCHD: 28M PS (1920x1080, 60p/50p) / 24M FX (1920x1080, 60i/50i ) / 17M FH (1920x1080, 60i/50i) MP4: 12M (1440x1080, 30/25 fps) / 3M VGA (640x480 30/25 fps)
Yes
Focus System: Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus
AF Modes: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking)
Flash Modes: Auto/Fill-flash/Slow Sync/Rear Sync/Off
Flash Coverage: ISO Auto 0.30m to 17.1m (W)/0.55m to 6.3m (T) (Approx.1' 3/4" to Approx.56' 1 3/4") (W) ISO 6400 up to 24.2m (W)/8.9m (T)
Memory Card Slot: MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible
HD Output: Micro HDMI
USB Port(s): Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)
Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BX1 (supplied)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.5W
4 x 2.4 x 1.4" / 102 x 58 x 36mm
8.5 oz / 240g
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A Really Fantastic Pocket Camera
By CamRaw
I am very impressed with thtis camera. When I saw the NY Times state it was the best pocket camera ever made, I wanted to see for myself... and yes it is. I have never seen any pocket camera take pictures this sharp, clear, colorful, beautiful. It is very fast. 10fps. Lots of features. I love the HDR, the Panaramic, the selective color and black and white. The video mode is excellent. I love the speed of being able to turn the camera on and press the dedicated record video button all in a sh...
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This camera has raised the bar
By HammerYWG
Have had the camera for 3 days, well, there are many reviews on the web about this camera that will give you a lot more in depth and detailed information, but in general they all conclude that SONY has raised the standard in compact cameras, THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!. This marvel of modern technology rivals the IQ I get from my GF3 with the kit lens, in fact many times I get better images with the RX100 than with the GF3. I am a regular user, not a photographer by any means and was looking ...
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The Professional's Compact Camera
Whether you're a pro looking for a premium compact camera, or simply want to take your point and shoot photography to the next level, the Cyber-shot RX100 offers excellent quality and SLR-like operation in a sophisticated, pocket-friendly package.
Massive 20.2MP Exmor 1" CMOS image sensor
Bright F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens with 3.6x zoom
P/A/S/M modes for video and stills
Capture JPEG files, RAW files, or both
Full HD 1080/60p
Low-light ISO 6400 sensitivity
20.2MP Massive 1" Exmor CMOS Sensor
Compared to the average point and shoot 1/2.3" sensor size, the RX100 boasts a large, specially developed 1" Exmor CMOS sensor to capture more light from your scene and reproduce every stunning detail with greater fidelity - even in low light settings.
Gorgeous Full HD Video
Create 1080/60p HD movies of amazing clarity that play extra smoothly by recording them at the extremely high rate of 60 fps in AVCHD. You can even record fast-moving subjects and dark settings with astonishing clarity thanks to the large image sensor and high-performance lens.
Optimal Optics
Legendary Carl Zeiss optics and unrivaled Sony imaging technology come together in the RX100's high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens which features an enormous f/1.8 circular aperture and 3.6x optical zoom.
Wide Range ISO Sensitivity
Shoot in nearly any light with natural results thanks to sensitivity that ranges from ISO 125 to 6400. Let the Auto ISO mode automatically determine the most appropriate setting, or manually expand sensitivity for greater control. The bright lens, extra large sensor and precision image processing work together to ensure remarkably low noise in a wide range of lighting conditions.
Complete Creative Control
Get SLR-like handling with a full range of controls for video and still shooting - from Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual (P/A/S/M) modes for more advanced photographers, to an incredibly effective iAuto mode perfect for beginners. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build confidence and exercise greater creative control.
RAW Image Capture
Save pictures as compact JPEG files, ultra high-quality RAW files, or both at once. When shooting in RAW format, images are saved prior to de-mosaicing or applying white balance, sharpness and color enhancement for maximum latitude when enhancing images on your PC.
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