Testseek.com have collected 199 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 3 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 3.
June 2014
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The editors liked
EVF builtin
Respected sensor
Bionz X processing engine
The RX100MKIII is a considerable improvement on the already great previous models. Image quality remains the class leader with RAW output producing exceptional photo quality. High ISO settings can be used without noise being an issue.
A great electronic viewfinder that doesn't increase the size of the svelte Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is one of the camera's highlights. Plus it offers excellent performance
Photo and video quality
Good sensor captures plenty of detail
Built-in EVF and flash
Hinged screen
Excellent and fast 24600mm lens
Superb stills and video quality
High quality EVF and tilting LCD screen
Excellent high ISO performance
The editors didn't like
Screen not touchsensitive
Reduced zoom range
VERDICT
This camera has been designed by photographers and engineers and not by the marketing department. The short zoom will be offputting for nondiscerning customers
But those who know about these things see a lens that has the same focal length range
The price is high for a compact
Even one as good as this. There are compact system cameras that cost less and have the versatility of interchangeable lenses. The Australian price is much higher than US street prices
The camera shuts down when you retract the viewfinder
Excellent image and video quality, Integrated pop-up EVF, Dedicated camera controls, Good battery life, New XAVC S codec for improved 1080p video
No touchscreen, Limited WiFi control, Expensive
At $800, Sony's RX100 III is a very expensive point-and-shoot, but it's an excellent buy if you have the cash to spare....
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Published: 2014-07-09, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
A great electronic viewfinder that doesn't increase the size of the svelte Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is one of the camera's highlights. Plus it offers excellent performance, photo and video quality
The camera shuts down when you retract the viewfinder, the autofocus system could be more consistent, and it has poor battery life
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is an overall great camera that delivers significant improvements over the RX100 II, but not everyone will think it's worth the extra cost....
Published: 2014-06-28, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: Well, you probably know me well enough to realize that this was a setup. The pictures are from the last camera most people would expect to be capable of such clarity, flexibility, and low-light skills. It's the tiny one on the right. (You can see the full...
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Published: 2014-06-23, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com
Large sensor undoubtedly the best in its class, Bright maximum apertures across zoom range gives huge flexibility, High quality, responsive viewfinder, Builtin ND filter helps both video and stills shooting in bright light, Excellent level of control over
Clickless, slightly laggy control dial can make shooting experience feel disconnected, Focus peaking rather prone to indicating everything as infocus, JPEG sharpening a little clumsy and interacts oddly with heavy noise reduction, Autofocus can be hesitan
The RX100 III is the most capable compact camera we've ever seen. With its built-in viewfinder and more consistently fast lens, there's nothing that can provide better image quality in such a small package. It's not the perfect camera to take shot-to-shot...
Published: 2014-06-19, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
As the naming suggests, the new Sony RX100 III may not be the groundbreaking model that the original was, but it's still at the top of the class and remains untouched for both the sensor performance and the high-end features. Some might criticize the shor...
Addition of integrated EVF; Increased maximum aperture; Image Quality
Removal of Multiinterface shoe; Lacking ability to manually select AF points on rear screen
Although it could be argued that the improvements found on the RX100 III are incremental rather than revolutionary, both current RX100 series owners and those looking for an impressive enthusiast compact will certainly welcome them.The larger maximum aper...
The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is the best compact camera that we've ever reviewed, period. We were impressed by last year's Mark 2 model, but this third iteration takes several big steps forwards, most notably thanks to the inclusion of a high-qu...
Published: 2014-05-19, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Sony has launched a new model in its RX range of high-end compacts. Boasting a new faster lens, built-in pop-up viewfinder and large 1”-type sensor, with a 20.1Mp resolution, is the new Sony RX100 III the ultimate point and shoot camera?Sony's 3rd generat...
Abstract: And the RX100 II also adds a built-in, 3EV neutral density filter, making it more likely you'll be able to take advantage of the wide aperture to blur backgrounds or avoid diffraction, even in bright light. The new lens will also focus much closer at tele...
Abstract: In the face of plummeting compact camera sales caused by the boom in smartphones, many of which stream off Sony's own production lines, Sony launched the RX100 premium compact camera in the summer of 2012. Unusually for a compact, that original RX100 ...
