RX100 III 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/1-inch Sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Zoom Lens (DSCRX100M3/B), 6in l x 4.65in w x 2.93in h, Black

This camera fits the bill for my needs and works perfectly. There are a few things about this camera that swayed me vs. the competition. I looked at many cameras before deciding which one to buy. The canon cameras which I was going to buy have a few problems that steer me from them, for example the Canon G7X does not accept aftermarket batteries and can only charge via a dock charger. I am not spending fifty dollars for a camera battery when the original runs out, I will use my old AA battery camera if I have to in that case. Many people report noise in videos from the mechanism on the canon cameras. This camera charges by USB and of course you have the option to use the dock charger of your choice if you wish, if you don't have a dock charger they are available cheaply here on amazon. More options for charging is always better. The USB can charge with any android phone charger and mini USB cable. I tried several and they all work. Nikon is nice and everything but apparently those require a specific adapter to use so you will have to make room for that and the cable on your charging strips. I can verify that this camera takes aftermarket batteries just fine, and they are very cheap, in the tune of around five to ten dollars each. Since a single battery will likely last for at least a year or more at minimum that is a great value. A camera is useless with a bad battery or without a battery or one that does not function properly, so its pointless to buy something that won't accept aftermarket batteries especially with an item this expensive I expect the camera to last me many years. I don't mind if the battery doesn't show properly on the meter, I haven't gotten that far with the camera yet, its easy enough to change it out with a spare in a very short amount of time and keep right on shooting. This is a fast camera, that means it takes a snapshot very quickly, therefore it would be ideal for real world use and families with kids, there is very little lag time between when you hit the button and when the picture is taken. I don't think you can find a faster camera of this size. If you need to catch something quickly, this is your camera. Its easy to use, I had no problem adjusting to it. The flash seems to be made out of metal which is good, the hinges are metal which is good. You do have to flip the flash up with a switch and push it back down manually. I recommend using a light touch on this, as it does feel delicate but I don't think I will have a problem with that, again the hinges are made of metal so it should last. The flash can be angled if you hold it in the position you want to keep it in while shooting the picture, not that difficult to do if you need to do it. Some people might need this feature so I am mentioning it here. The Sony RX100 MK2 has a tilting screen but cannot tilt into the selfie position making it pretty pointless in my opinion (I spent a long time trying to figure this one out so I figured I would write it here). If you want a camera that tilts into the selfie position you must buy this one, the MK3 or one of the newer versions. The original Sony RX100 doesn't have a tilting screen at all. The screen on the MK3 does tilt down about halfway as well. The screen feels delicate but the hinges are made of metal so again, they should be fine. Just use a light touch on it and you should be fine. I haven't tried the viewfinder much yet but it does pop up when you hit the button or switch, when you put the viewfinder down the camera turns off, might be minor thing for some people. I guess my only complaint is the grip accessory, its just too expensive. Its a NEEDED accessory and at $14 its literately a 2 inch piece of rubber with some adhesive on the back. Its easily the most expensive accessory I ever bought ever for anything. But I guess if someone is buying a camera that costs $700+ then an extra $14 isn't that big of a deal.... Update: I have to update this, this camera takes video with absolutely stunning quality, that is the only way to describe it, when playing the video back, it looks like you are actually there. I have never seen a camera produce such stunning video and I highly doubt there are many cameras on the market that can produce a video like this camera can. This camera captured my summer memories perfectly. The camera is sturdy and the battery lasts a long time, it got me through an entire day at a theme park where I took many pictures and made many videos and still had a little bit of battery left at the end of the day. You can probably take 200 photos easy and film a bunch of short videos and you will still have life left. I filmed a 10 min video and it held up great. I also filmed a couple local bands and even at night with bright lights the video was absolutely stunning. It works great in low light and indoors.

Debated whether or not to go with the MKII, MKIII, or MKIV for a while. Finally decided on the MKIII because while the extra features like the improved slowmo capabilities at up to 1000fps, super fast shutter speed a 1/32000, an improved resolution EVF, 4k video recording, and generally improved image quality from the stacked CMOS sensor are fantastic, they weren’t justified for intended use at the cost of $200 more. This camera is intended as a high quality point and shoot travel camera and in that realm it succeeds without the added cost for the MKIV. The build quality is fantastic although from my research and what I can tell, this camera is not weather sealed which would have of course been preferred. Other than that, the metal construction feels solid, the flip out screen feels sturdy enough, and the customizable ring is very smooth and functional. For the most part the buttons are easy enough to press but like others have mentioned, the video record button can either be pressed inadvertently or sometimes hard to get to when you need it. The menu is typical for Sony cameras and although I’m used to it having used other Sony cameras, I can understand that it would feel a bit clunky to others who aren’t used to it. For those new to Sony cameras, it can definitely take a while to get comfortable and familiar with but it will be in your best interest to learn it and customizing your buttons well. The image quality and video quality are outstanding. I have not used other high end point and shoot style cameras besides this but I use the A6300 with some decent lenses and I can say that you can take pictures with quality much closer to the A6300 than any other $200-$400 point and shoot. I don’t want to get into image quality too much because there are a lot of places you can go for very in depth reviews on the image quality but let me just say that it is fantastic. If you’re coming from a typical point and shoot camera you will be amazed at what this little camera is capable of. Deciding between the MKIII and the MKII was a little difficult as well. At the time I bought the MKIII, the MKII was $250 less. Part of the reason I went with the MKIII was because of the EVF and the fact that I didn’t plan on using the hotshoe on the MKII. I’d say for the most part just snapping pictures, the LCD screen is fine and easier to use but sometimes there is just too much sun or you really want to look closely and review a shot to make sure you got good focus. While I steered away from the super slowmo on the MKIV I did want the ability to do some slowmo which the MKIII seemed to have over the MKII. One thing that made it tricky was the fact that the MKIII loses some zoom range going to 24-70(35mm equivalent) from the 28-100 on the MKII. I do think having better wide angle is more important for this type of camera but it is still somewhat unfortunate for it to lose so much zoon in my opinion. It does keep the aperture down to f2.8 at 70mm compared to the f4 at the same focal length of the MKII so it does stay pretty bright at the long end which is a major plus for me. There are a few things I’d like to see a little different on this camera. First off, the price is a little high and considering the price drops after the new versions are released, I thought this might be a little cheaper. It isn’t a big deal and you really can’t go into the RX100 line thinking that you’re just getting a point and shoot. Second, I would have loved to see a touch screen on this camera. In fact, if the MKIV included a touch screen, I would have happily paid the $200 more for a well implemented touch screen. The touchscreen just makes navigation on the camera so much easier as well as using it to change your focus point. At the price point I really would have liked to see it, but you can live without it. Finally, the ergonomics are secondary to style. They continue with their very minimalist design and while it looks great, the metal clad camera is very slippery and small which makes holding comfortably sometimes a challenge. I bought the adhesive grip sold by Sony for the RX100 and it is great. It adds a nice bit of rubbery grip to the right side of the camera and it looks great too. I wish the camera either came like this already or included the nearly $15 dollar grip in the box. It wasn’t a deal breaker but it would have been a great addition considering the cost. This is not a full in depth review of the camera. If you want tech specs and a full listing of all of the features, there are sites for that because it would take me a long time to go over all of the great features and specs. This camera is loaded with great features, fantastic specs, and it produces amazing pictures and video. What I am trying to do here is tell you why I went with the MKIII considering the MKII and MKIV are both available and are both excellent cameras. I wanted some slowmo video, the better low light capabilities and general image quality, and the EVF which the MKII didn’t have but I didn’t need the super slowmo, 1/32000 shutter speed, and 4k video that the MKIV has. Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase and am very impressed with the photos and video that the RX100 MKIII provides. I considered giving it 4/5 stars for the reasons I stated but felt that the positives outweighed the negatives by a lot. If you are not happy with the pictures your standard point and shoot is giving you and don’t really want to take the step to mirrorless or DSLR cameras, this is what you’re looking for and I can easily recommend the RX100 MKIII. Be aware that there are currently 4 versions of the RX100 ranging in features and value. I will update my review should I find anything else great or not so great about the camera.

I'm now on my third DSC-RX 100 version: the Mk III. I also own a Canon 5D Mk III and a Leica M9, but the great truism is that your photo is only as good as the camera you happen to have with you. Hence a lot of photos today are taken using smartphones and every one of them is better than the photo you would never have taken if you didn't have a camera in hand! The RX 100 is arguably the best compact camera on the market, on balance. And the Mk III outshines its predecessors in the following ways: * The effective image quality is improved. It uses exactly the same sensor as the Mk II but it has a stop or more advantage as you zoom in and that simply means that a photo that would have been captured at, say, 400 ISO is now captured at 200 ISO. (The lower the ISO the less noise). Richard from Boston, respectfully: all three versions have the same F1.8 lens at the widest focal length. It is as you zoom that the maximum F stop decreases: from F4.9 in the prior versions at 100mm (35mm equivalent) focal length, to F2.8 in the current version but at a maximum focal length of only 70mm. * The zoom range is reduced but extended at the wide angle end: 24mm-70mm (35mm equivalent) from 28mm-100mm in the prior versions. This is a big plus for me but maybe less so for others. I used to use Panasonic/Leica LX compacts (same friggin' camera but you pay at least 2X for the Leica label and Leica's product design - the plastic casing - is more than 2x better than Panasonic's) that had a 24mm-90mm (F1.4-F2.8) lens and I really missed the 24mm widest angle when I moved to Sony. So, why did it take so long for Sony to catch up with Panasonic? Fact is, Sony's sensor is much, much bigger than Panasonic's. This translates to superior performance, but makes it much harder to make bright zoom lenses for such a compact camera. (Consider how large lenses are on a DSLR.) * The EVF is fantastic. I've been using SLRs for 50 years, literally, and the greatest advantage to a viewfinder in my opinion is that it anchors the camera to your face and you end up with a more stable camera and a lower required shutter speed which translates into a lower ISO and better image quality. This EVF is 'only' 1.44 megapixels, versus 2.44 in their higher end cameras, but both look absolutely 'real' (as if you were looking through an optical viewfinder for the most part with the larger pixel space simply 'looking' larger through the view finder.) Other advantages include a better menu structure and a dedicated flash on button - which is a big deal from my POV. Also a rear screen that can flip up completely for selfies. Any way you look at it, the Sony RX-100 is a fantastic camera in any version, but the Mk III is the most impressive. Bravo, Sony! PS: all there versions have a pivoting flash that allows one to bounce the flash off a ceiling. The results are so much better than direct flash. It really delivers vastly superior flash photos assuming you have fairly light and low ceilings. (Only really works in landscape orientation where the flash pivots up. The Mk III pivot also goes much further (beyond straight up), and the only downside of the whole line is the flash time which is on the slow side.

I changed my rating back to one star because I once again have problems with the manual setting. i have had two of these cameras. The first broke because I used it in the rain and didn't know about the corrosion problem. The second I bought a year ago, vowing to keep it out of the rain and any kind of hint of rain and humidity. I did that. After about six months, the manual setting feature stopped working. Sony helped me with that. Now it's out of warranty, and I can't use the manual setting because I can control the aperture. Don't buy this camera. I had given this camera one star because the manual setting stopped working. I contact Sony support and got the message to initialize the camera. I did, and it worked. I now have a manual setting again. I like the camera a lot because it is small and the quality of the photos is good. I'm still looking for a compact with the highest quality photo possible, but that is probably a vain hope. Here are the directions I received. Try initializing the unit by going to MENU - SETUP - SETTING RESET - INITIALIZE. I did not like having to reset my cameral, however. This is what I wrote for the one-star review. The rating is so low because the manual setting is a big reason I wanted the camera. I would give it five stars but I think Sony needs to fix the problem with not being able to use the camera in damp conditions. I had this version of the RX 100M for about a month when the manual setting no longer worked. I could no longer focus the foreground and blur the background with the manual setting. I intended to ask for a new camera as it was under warranty. Unfortunately, I got involved with other parts of my life and forgot about the issue. I used the manual yesterday, and it still didn't work. I thought I would use the aperture setting, thinking I would get the foregrounding effect I wanted. Still didn't work. This camera is a huge disappointment. This is my second RX 100M. I had the II version, but it stopped working in Ireland this summer (2015) when I used it in the rain. I liked the camera otherwise and decided to get the III. I have treated the III as if it were a newborn baby. The manual and aperture settings stopped working anyway. I don't recommend any version of this camera even though it's compact and the quality of the photos is good. I've attached photos. The first is aperture at 1.8 and the other is a manual setting with aperture at 2.8 and shutter speed around 350. Terrible.

Summary of my thoughts: a good "palm sized" camera that outperforms a smartphone but is still some distance from an interchangeable lens camera. Everyone buys a camera because they have a "use case," that is one or more set of needs they'd like to have met. I use a range of cameras, from the one in my iPhone 5s to a Leica MP film camera with a collection of prime lenses and a medium format "folder" camera, the Fujifilm GF670. I am a serious amateur with a passion for shooting black and white film (which I then scan, post-process, and print or post). Though my Leica has set the benchmark for me in terms of image quality when shooting film, I enjoy the convenience of small digital cameras, particularly the one in my iPhone 5s. I can capture an image, process it in Snapseed (convert to BW, add a touch of "grain," juice up the contrast a bit), and upload it to Instagram "in a heart beat." But the iPhone lacks the ability to provide any real shallow depth of field, which I enjoy for portraits and to give images that "3D" appearance. Its zoom is digital and its low light performance . . . well, it's great for a phone. I also own a Lumix GH1 with the 20mm "pancake lens" with a fast f 1.7 aperture. It's marvelous . . . but not really "palm sized". And fitting a zoom on it, makes it even larger. So, my dream "palm sized" camera is one that provides a meaningful level of shallow depth of field, functions well in low light, has some optical zoom capability, and can fit in the palm of my hand. The Sony RX100M III does MOST of these things . . . it fits perfectly in the palm of my hand, has a moderate zoom, does very well in low light, and has an acceptable though not outstanding shallow depth of field capability. While the lens IS an f1.8 aperture (and that get's the heart racing if you're an old film buff like me), it's mated to a 1 inch sensor, which is a long way from a full frame sensor. So while the low light capture capability is nice, the shallow depth of field? Meh. Unimpressive. Once you begin moving towards 50mm field of view, the aperture has dropped to nearly f 2.8 on a 1 inch sensor and "subject isolation" is scant to non-existent. You might ask: why not get an Sony RX1 or RX1r? Besides the fact that it's nearly 4X the price, it doesn't zoom. And don't give me the "zoom with my feet" lecture . . . I own a collection of Leica primes and I get that part really well. It's just I'm getting a bit lazy in my "old age" and prefer more "reach" to the optics :-) I'm not a purist who shoots only RAW. When I really get fixated on information density in an image, I shoot an ISO 50 speed film in my medium format camera and scan it to get a 500 Gb file. Lots of data . . . but I'm not a pixel peeper so if the jpeg output of my digital camera is decent, I'm happy. And the jpeg output of the Sony RX100M III is excellent. And for the black and white film purists out there, fasten your seat belt: the high contrast monochrome setting on the Sony will knock your socks off! I'm tempted to call the Sony RX100M III a "Mini Monochrom", Leica's $8,000 black and white only digital camera. There are two other monochrome settings to use as well but I am having lots of fun with the high contrast setting. Is the sensor really as good as Leica's? No, of course not. But it is VERY good for the size and price. The zoom range is nice: 24-70mm. To be honest, I'd like it to reach 100mm like the earlier models but then I'm not ready to trade the smaller aperture for that ;-) A couple of other features I enjoy: you can shoot video in black and white . . . but I should point out that the sound of zoom "motor" is audible in the recording. Second, there is a built in ND (neutral density) filter that is automatically "turned on" if, like me, you are seeking to shoot with the lens "wide open" in sun light. When using the Aperture priority mode (and auto ISO), the camera will step down the ISO and increase the shutter speed to accommodate a wide open lens. But if that is not enough, it will engage the ND filter to enable you to "open up the lens." This is a very nice feature. Finally, the built in WiFi transfer is serviceable for iOS devices. I don't fault Sony that Apple doesn't support NFC but the interface on Sony's iOS app is pretty weak. That being said, I now routinely transfer images from my camera to my iPhone or iPad. If anyone's having trouble with the process, ask a question on this "review" and I'll be happy to take you through the precise sequence that works nearly 100% of the time. (Rube Goldberg was Sony's software consultant). So if you have a use case that is similar to mine, I'd recommend the camera. Or you can wait about 3-5 years or so and Sony will put a full frame sensor in an $800 palm size camera, with a zoom and a fast lens. And I'll own one :-D

(Update Dec 6th 2014) I highly recommend this book for the RX100M3 by Gary Friedman. I bought it and love it ([...]) I bought this camera because of its faster lens (f/1.8 to f2.8), which means, to me, more light entering onto the cameras sensor which, in turn, means to me slightly better images than previous models. Which translate to a shallower depth of field available. And that's exactly what I like and want in this model, and precisely why I bought it, even though I also have the previous M2 model. One thing I want to note here before I go on. The Aperture seems to move quite fast from 1.8 to 2.8 thru the smaller zoom range. In that, a case could be made that this lens is more of a steady 2.8 thru out the zoom range. So then what exactly did I get with this upgrade from my M2 to my new M3? Well, you've got the newer Bionz X processer. The new 180 degree LCD (for Selfies if you are so inclined). The pop-up EVF (which is an innovation in and of itself, and a help with image stabilization when pressed against my face). Zebra pattern and focus peaking which is available on my RX10 and now the M3. I feel the 24mm-70mm lens (though not the same reach as my previous M2 model - 28-100mm) is a good walk-around lens. And since I have been using this same zoom range for a long time on my DSLRs, I feel very comfortable with this zoom range in a very capable and now compact camera. When I use this for portraits at the long end of 70mm I expect to shoot mostly 1/2 to 3/4 body shots to full body shots. As opposed to the previous models zoom range of 28-100mm where I used it up to head and shoulder shots at the long end. This camera has the same Bionz X processor that Sony has in their A7 line of cameras (one of which, the A7R, that I have). That was another plus for me in buying this camera. As far as image stabilization, it is important to compact cameras today and thus, to me. And I find that holding the camera up to my face while using the EVF gives me the 'feel' of a more stabilized shot. And my pictures look better to me. This is important to me because now that I am in my 60's, try as I might, holding the M2 or my smartphone without an EVF - is not as steady as I'd like it to be or as I remember it was when I was younger. And I need image stabilization in lower light. And this EVF on my new compact M3 seems to provide that for me. The only 'unofficial' (perhaps non-technical) test I could do with this camera was to zoom it out to 70mm, and hold the shutter half-way to see how much 'lock' I had on the image. Then I tried it with my M2. My observation was that I did see an improved difference with the M3. There is a slight difference in camera size from the previous model (which I also have). The thickness of this model is about 2mm more. And the weight is about 8 to 9 grams more. What this also means in terms of fitting a leather case to it is that my previous models Sony leather case will not fit this camera. You're going to need the Sony LCJRXF/B Premium Jacket Case (Black). This new case will fit all previous models as well as this model. Just as the Sony LCJRXC/B Premium Jacket Case (Black) would only fit the M2 as well as the M1. Some people think that the case for the M2 will also fit the M3. It will not. I have tried it. I also recommend the custom camera grip by Richard Franiec (camera accessories by Richard Franiec). This goes for about 35$ and is worth its weight in gold - to me. It is far better than the Sony grip that I used on the M2 for 15$. Its made of metal (anodized aluminium) is sleek looking, feels good quality and solid, and gives you a good grip on the camera while still maintaining the cameras pocketability (because it doesn't protrude past the lens assembly). Of course with the camera grip added, the M3 will not fit in the Sony Leather camera case. So it is either one or the other. So to get around this I ordered another OP/TECH USA Soft Pouch Digital D-Micro (Black) for my M3 which I also have for the M2. And it fits great. If my review was any help with your decision to purchase, and I hope I was of some help, kindly choose 'Yes' in the comments section below. Thank You. Richard

I bought the RX100 in its original configuration a few years ago when it first came out. I liked the camera from the outset and have taken more than a few pictures with it that I am really happy with. It is my choice for backing up my Nikon D4 or D800 when I can't deal with taking along two large DSLRs. I took a look at DXO mark and they rate the sensor the same as the sensor for my old D200 which may sound like damning with faint praise but the D200 was a workhorse and shot a lot of great stuff. I will say at the outset that I like the M3 a lot. I am happy I upgraded from the original but I think that if you have the M2 you may not need this update. The faster lens is a noticeable improvement. Indoor shots without flash at reasonable ISO's are much more feasible now. Updated 6/24/14 - I thought I would add a comment about a statement from the dpreview piece on the M3. Dpreview praises the cameras abilities and then go on to say that it is not "fun" to shoot with. I guess an old SX-70 may have been more fun with all the whirring and spitting of prints but beyond that I am at a loss. I have had great creative session with both the M1 and M3. In fact, one of my favorite things about the camera is that is so easy and transparent to handle. Pros: Articulating LCD - I think this is a huge improvement over the original RX100. The ability to easily shoot high or low angle pictures is a great advantage. I have always liked using compact cameras from the ant's eye view and this makes it a lot easier to do. Like most of the construction of the RX100m3, the articulating LCD feels well built but clearly this is not a ruggedized camera. Care must be taken with the flash, EVF and LCD or damage could result. Things don't feel cheap they just don't feel "battle ready" Picture Quality - I really like the output of the RX100M3. The pictures are sharp, vivid and relatively free of noise at moderate ISO settings. One of the big improvements in the area of low light is the enhanced widest aperture of the lens. One can pixel peep any lens into a corner (no pun intended) but Sony has done a very respectable job here. I will discuss this more later but by going with a fast, modest zoom with a nice wide end, Sony has created a more enthusiast oriented camera. As Robert Capa said, "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." Zoom - As mentioned above the zoom range is modest. I just really like the ability to use 24mm equivalent at the wide end. The zoom speed is quite good. Again, I think it compares favorably to other high-end compacts that I have used. EVF - When I opened the EVF for the first time and look through it was terrible. Then I adjusted the diopter and it was beautiful. Seriously beautiful. This is my first EVF and I like it very much. I can see using it a great deal with this camera. Shutter - The shutters drops very quickly without any undue lag. I really like the burst mode on this camera with the shutter sounds turned off. It is a great way to get very natural candids of friends and family. Neutrals: Weight - The RX100M3 is noticeably heavier than the original. Noticeably but not significantly heavier. Yes, when you pick it up you are just a touch more cognizant of gravities pull but nowhere near the point where you would leave on the table because it's too heavy to deal with. When carrying and using the camera the extra weight never crossed my mind. Size - Certainly related to weight but also a function of adding goodies like the EVF and articulating LCD. I wear a lot of clothes with big pockets and I have never been one to just stuff a compact camera in a pants pocket on an ongoing basis. I have a very small Lowepro belt case for my original RX100 and the new one fits perfectly even with an extra battery tucked inside. The size and weight differences are certainly discreet. Added 6/22/14 The current implementation of the Fn button is very nice. I really didn't use this button in the past but now it brings up a very clear, easy to follow UI for the some of the most commonly accessed functions. I really like this feature. Added 6/22/14 I am growing very fond of the artificial horizon in the EVF. Despite 30+ years of photography I am still amazed how often in Lightroom I have to straighten the horizon. Maybe my head is just tilted. Whatever the cause, the artificial horizon really helps and as a result I am not losing any of the frame having to rotate in post. Cons: Menus - While the menu system on the M3 is improved and certainly better than the old NEX software it could still use improvement. My biggest complaint has to do with navigating between menu categories and sub-menus. To me the UI manipulation is not intuitive but is certainly workable. Functions - Marketing people are wonderful and I know scene modes and scene recognition must be important to some segment of customers but I am not in that demographic. I suppose there is little harm in all the bells and whistles but it is very funny that Sony includes both an Automatic and Superior Automatic mode. When does one say, "I don't want the superior results, let me kick this baby down to stinky normal Automatic mode." Items on which the jury is still out. Wi-fi - I know there are people who can't wait for the favorite camera to come out with built in wi-fi so it can't be dismissed. I would only say that thus far my experience with the RX100M3's wi-fi functions have been cursory and I will amend this review when I am able to be more definitive about my experience. Would I recommend this camera? For a lot of people yes I would. If you are an enthusiast this is a credible compact contender. If you are an ultralight traveller who likes good photos this is also a good choice. If you are thinking of some for an adventure vacation with water, snow, sand or surf, probably better to look at a ruggedized compact. Up until the RX100 all my compacts had been Canon's and they were great. I am happy with the move to Sony and believe I will be happy with the M3 for several years.

I went to a concert a few months back and had good seats, but only had an entry level smartphone to take pictures. As a result, the pictures were quite disappointing. I didn't want to be caught in a similar situation so after that experience, I decided to do some homework and look for a better camera. After reading many online camera reviews (articles and customer), I decided to go with the Sony RX100 III. The Sony RX 100 line is considered one of the highest quality cameras in a point and shoot form factor. As of today, there are six different RX 100 models, each with different capabilities and features. I chose the RX100 III over the other models for a few reasons. My main use of the camera is in a concert setting and the RX100 III, I believe, has the fastest lens of all the models and has the widest aperture which should be great for low light (though all models are considered great in low light also). Plus, though I don't plan on using often, having a flip-up screen for selfies can come in handy. The RX100 III has an EVF viewfinder whereas, the RX100 I and II models do not have a viewfinder. I'm really glad I decided to get a camera with the viewfinder as that comes in very handy using this instead of the LCD screen during a concert as to not disturb other audience members. I won't go into too much of the technical specs as but instead highlight features I like and dislike of the camera. Likes: - small size. I carry the camera in a case that I wear on my belt. - EVF viewfinder, great for concerts to turn off LCD display to not disturb others in audience - fast lens, 1 inch sensor, great for low-light situations - ability to shoot it JPG, RAW or RAW and JPG - three memory recall slots. This is great as I have saved all the settings I wish for concert picture taking in stored in one slot. All I need to do is recall the saved settings instead of having to fiddle with settings each time. Dislikes: - limited focal length of 24-70 mm optical zoom. Location, location, location. A good seat helps. - a lot of settings which can be a bit overwhelming - easy to accidentally bump the thumb wheel and change settings without knowing ( though the thumb wheel can be locked locked down) - buttons are not lit. So in the dark, I have to rely only by touch as to where the buttons are There are a lot of various setting options with this camera. Some are not that intuitive. I highly recommend the book "Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 III" as that explains a lot of settings which aren't readily apparent, like having the LCD display to automatically go blank when using the EVF viewfinder. Along with the book, I bought a couple of accessories. I got the Sony LCD screen protector along with an external grip (Haoge RX100 Skidproof Camera Bracket Holder Hand Grip for Sony Cyber-Shot) as some say the camera is slippery. I also got an extra battery and external charger. However, I found that I use the USB cable to charge more often as with the external grip, just charging the battery with the USB cable is more convenient to me that removing the grip each time. I have the camera set to save pictures in both JPG and RAW format. This saves two pictures for each shot. RAW saves all the information. If a picture is over or under exposed, with proper software, photos captured in RAW format can be adjusted after the shot. The camera also records high quality video and is known as a good camera for vlogging, though I haven't tried that at all. Overall, I really like the camera. It does take some getting used to and trial and error. I'm still learning some of the features. I included some pictures of my camera (with a external grip and screen protector). Also, a couple of concert photos (untouched, JPG format to give an idea of image quality) along with an outdoor low-light photo. If you have an up close seat, this camera can take some really terrific concert pictures, especially for a point and shoot. However, the 24-70 mm focal length does come into play. For pictures where I've been a few rows back, to simulate a zoom, I shoot using the highest megapixel, then crop the RAW photo. This is better than nothing, but there then is some noticeable noise in the picture. Acceptable but not as good as non-cropped. The best compliment I received thus far is a friend said something like "What's gotten into you? Those are the best pictures I've ever seen from you!". Good to know, better than the fail with the low end smartphone. I give the RX100 III five stars.

This little camera is fantastic! I cannot believe the quality of photos I get with a compact camera. It is easy to use in manual mode, and even the intelligent modes yield amazing results. You will not believe the quality of photos taken in extremely low light. So far as compact cameras go, this one can't be beat, not by a long shot. Quite literally amazing.

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The Sony RX100M3 Premium Compact Camera is an exceptional product for both amateur and professional photographers. The camera's compact size makes it easy to carry around, and its high-quality features make it worth every penny. The image and video quality of this camera are outstanding. The 20.1 megapixel sensor captures stunningly detailed images, and the Carl Zeiss lens ensures that the pictures are sharp and clear. Additionally, the camera can shoot 1080p full HD videos with excellent clarity and detail. One of the standout features of this camera is the built-in electronic viewfinder. This allows for easy framing of shots, even in bright sunlight. The tilting LCD screen is also a great feature, making it easy to take pictures from different angles. Another impressive aspect of this camera is its fast autofocus system. This makes it easy to capture fleeting moments and ensures that your pictures are always in focus. The camera's low light performance is also impressive, making it a great choice for indoor and outdoor photography.

The device works. Everything was there. However, it was not in its original package. It was not sealed.

Es una camara excelente, ligera y compite con una dsrl para ser portatil, el video y los fps eson excepcionales.