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9 stars
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
by TGThomas34 on October 30, 2012
Pros: Superb automatic functions.
LCD display is excellent.
Build quality is great.
Built-in flash works well.
Cons: Optical zoom is just 3.6x.
There's no Macro button.
Summary: I wanted a compact camera that I could carry everywhere, all the time, with ease. What I read about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R100 sounded really good, so I ordered one ...
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Summary: I wanted a compact camera that I could carry everywhere, all the time, with ease. What I read about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R100 sounded really good, so I ordered one plus a Lowepro pouch to keep it safe. The camera is considerably better than I expected. It produces absolutely stunning photographs so I am completely delighted with it.
I really don't find the lack of a view finder any hindrance as the screen brightness can be turned up enabling it can be viewed in sunlight. The only thing that I miss is a fully articulated screen like the Nikon D5100 has, or a tilting screen like the Sony NEX cameras have, but I suppose it would have increased the front to back thickness.
The camera's on-line user guides leave some room for improvement so I look forward to a good book becoming available. I'm still trying to get my head around the differences between the dial settings of Intelligent Auto ("Automatically identifies the scene's characteristics and shoots a photo") and Superior Auto ("The device beautifully shoots automatically while reducing blurring and noise") - why and when you should use either!
The camera's superb automatic functions and its provision for full manual control is a powerfully enticing combination for such such a tiny package. One minor criticism, the blue Zeiss label on the front of my camera is coming unpeeled. I haven't had the camera long though it has been in daily use. I have taken hundreds of photos with it. The camera is both delightfully easy to use and yet very versatile. I love it.
Unfortunately Sony's software only supports Windows or Mac, which is not a lot of use to me as my OS is Linux. Nevertheless, Ubuntu 12.04 detects the camera automatically and Shotwell 0.12.3 imports photos without any difficulty.
I still find the camera's menu a bit baffling though. For example, no matter which setting the top dial on the right is turned to (P, A, S, M, MR, and so on), the DRO/Auto HDR option (under the camera icon, in menu 3) remains permanently greyed out. So I fail yet to understand its purpose, or how it can be selected. Nevertheless, the camera is really wonderful, so I can recommend it most highly. I'm glad I chose this one rather than the NEX 5N that I contemplated buying. The RX100 complements my DSLR perfectly.
ADDENDUM/ERRATUM
The DRO/Auto HDR option was re-enabled when I reset the camera to its default settings, so I must have inadvertently changed some setting to disable it in all modes. I still haven't figured out what I did! I really don't find Sony's user guide or manual () very helpful and hope someone (eg David D Busch) will produce a book soon. Concerning the Zeiss label, it seems that I was mistaken because what unpeeled appears to have been a protective film leaving the label itself intact on the camera. I have managed to find an external charger for NP-BX1 batteries via Google.
*See more information & take more profit for the RX100 at: Digicams2012.wordpress.com/sony-dsc-rx100/
Hope my review is helpful.
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4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 stars
Quality Compact great for Video & Discreet Photography
by robotvoice2079 on November 30, 2012
Pros: Compact size, easy to carry and looks discreet when traveling.
Great Video quality even in low light at high ISO.
Very nice Bokeh, shallow DOF.
Minimal Lens Warping
Lots if Useful SCENE mode
Functions can be assigned to focus ring.
Cons: no 24fps for film look although shooting at 1/30 shutter speed looks close.
NO OEM filter system - but there are Mag Filter solutions out there.
Focus Ring takes a lot of turning to focus.
MTS video format - hard to preview files in Adobe Premiere.
Summary: I needed a camera with quality Video and fast, snappy action before a trip to South East Asia. I got the A77 and then returned it for the Rx-110,( due ...
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Summary: I needed a camera with quality Video and fast, snappy action before a trip to South East Asia. I got the A77 and then returned it for the Rx-110,( due to bad low light performance) and I was really happy I did: Video looks amazing, Shoots Stills fast with no shutter lag, and is discreet due to size. I was able to bravely shoot anywhere, got great results from moving vehicle as well. Video came out fantastic, friends could not believe it came from a camera that fit into my pocket. I recommend filter adapters from Carry Speed and buying extra battery. Overall this camera offer serious quality performance at a compact size and reasonable price. Its fast, does not lens distort and take nice shallow DOF shots. Great back up cam for any DSLR user.
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2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 stars
DSLR photo quality in compact camera. I LOVE IT!!!
by teky teky on January 2, 2013
Pros: 1. Takes crisp and clear pictures.
2. Great in low light conditions.
3. Decent battery life.
4. Awesome features.
5. Beautiful compact design.
Cons: 1. No GeoTagging or Wi-Fi.
2. It's a bit pricey.
Summary: In short, this is a great camera! I got the RX100 has a replacement to a Canon SX230. It's such an improvement. Also, if you're a DSLR user ...
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Summary: In short, this is a great camera! I got the RX100 has a replacement to a Canon SX230. It's such an improvement. Also, if you're a DSLR user and don't want to lug around a large camera this is the camera for you. The picture quality is simply amazing. Also, great ease of use and packed full of features that I'm still discovering with every use.
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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 stars
Astonishing image quality for the size.
by MI6x on August 24, 2012
Pros: SWEEP PANORAMA AND HANDHELD TWILIGHT ARE GENUINELY USEFUL ,MANUAL FOCUS IS A JOY ON THE RX100,LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE AND SPEED BOTH FEEL DSLR-LIKE .
Cons: nothing ,nothing
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 stars
I found a cheaper price
http://j.gs/2082006/sony-rx100
by Exxxius on June 11, 2013
Pros: super High resolution, strong built-in flash
Cons: low Zooming power. I wish it could be more than 3.6x !!!
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9 stars
the best! if you can afford it
by mexjox on January 14, 2013
Pros: nothing remotely pocketable takes comparable pictures
Cons: is it worth 650 usd?
Summary: Ok, lets get some things clear:
I Loooove this camera it is absolutely amazing, clarity and low light pictures are simply unbeatable with any thing remotely pocketable!
Having said that......
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Summary: Ok, lets get some things clear:
I Loooove this camera it is absolutely amazing, clarity and low light pictures are simply unbeatable with any thing remotely pocketable!
Having said that...
The canon s95 takes comperable pictures 95% of the time at half the cost.
sonys own wx150 takes great pictures, as long as the light is ok, 90% of the time you really cant see much difference if you're not pixel peeping and all this for 1/4 of the price.
If you want the best compact camera period, this is it! but it comes at a premium price (I am happy about my purchase though, expensive or not it's staying with me for years)
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7 stars
Almost perfect with a few corrections needed
by Tim_Liao on January 3, 2013
Pros: Size, Battery Life, Image Quality, Speed, Video Output
Cons: Sometimes it seems to bog down and has crashed a few times. 3.6X zoom without the capability of expansion is problematic.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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