Tested In-Depth: Sony RX100 III Compact Camera
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- We sit down to discuss Sony's latest high-end compact camera, the RX100 Mark III. Having tested both predecessors to this model, we evaluate its new features like the electronic viewfinder and improved zoom lens, as well as its image quality compared to big DSLR cameras. Here's why it's one of our favorite new cameras to use!
Can't believe almost 10% thumbs down this test... Whether people like or dislike the results and opinions, it's a bloody good and in depth review...
Nice work Tested...
Tony Santos I suspect the thumbs down is due to the length. This is 15 minutes of information combined with 18 minutes of stupid comments and small talk. These reviews would be great if half the length and delivered by one person sans the continual annoying banter.
Several years later, buying a Mark iii . Thanks for the thorough and professional review.🤙
Lol I have done the same
I am considering buying it as well, how were your experiences. Is it worth it when you have a good high end phone?
@@SuperDoetinchem Hands down better than any phone. I am sure because of the sensor size and top notch lens. Not to mention capabilities of full control of exposure, focus point, and shutter speed. Even in auto modes takes clean bright photos. Best pocket camera out there.
I Will buy today 😅
I recently bought one that was thoroughly used but I just think it just adds to it's charm. I love it's weight and the build quality is superb. Having used it for just over a week I have been very impressed by it's capabilities. I put in my jacket pocket and take it everywhere fully charged with a spare battery. It takes lovely photographs and it's a joy to experiment with.
Your show really needs more views and upvotes. This kind of analysis and depth is all you need. Rather than watching 15 people for 4 minutes discussing the same information and coming to the same conclusions. This is a much better format and back and forth. I appreciate the work you do.
Liked/Subbed keep it up.
It's Sep 2022 and I bought this Sony RX100 iii yesterday as it still sounds a very good option for the purpose.
18:55 - that's one hell of a picture. Writing this in 2020 after digging out my RX100 Mark III as a portable alternative to my Nikon D7500.
After much procrastinating I just got this camera for 375UK£. I know it's an old model but I had a MKI and loved it but after 4 years of ill treatment it gave up. Happy I made the right decision so far. Belated thanks for the review.
Will is doing a great job moderating and reigning in Norm's overflowing, stuttering passion over the gear. The Mark 3 is just awesome.
I dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly forgot the password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me
@Zechariah Kenneth Instablaster ;)
thanks for the this video. Bought the RX100M3 as a supplemental to my NIKON D90 prior to a cruise. couldn't be happier with it. videos like this one are helping get more/better of the finer aspects of this gem.
Thanks for the review. I don't think you did justice to the new video capability of the Mark 3 though. At 1080p the full sensor readout and new new codec produce simply stunning results. Besides being able to do shallow dof stuff, imo the video capability is easily superior to the 6D and most other DSLRs and even Sony's a6000.
2024 and rx100 iii is still great. Its already outdated for shooting video, but it still takes great photos.
The Mark 3 doesn't have phase detect focus. That starts on the Mark 5 I believe. The Mark 3 has contrast detection.
Love the LX100, it has everything I want with the exception of the size. Such a shame.
I have full size DSLR's and mirrorless with the supersize bags to carry all the kit in.
I wanted something decent but very portable. I opted for the RX100 mkIV.
As you said, it's the old adage "The best camera you have is the one you have with you"
Actually, despite the screen turning off when using the EVF, the camera battery is rated for LESS photos if you use only the EVF from full battery to empty, vs the same usage with only the LCD. So using the EVF does use more battery , if only slightly, than just using the LCD screen.
Would have loved to have seen some of the video from this thing, from what I hear thats where this model truly shines.
I have a Canon S90 and really like it. I wanted a camera that was decent but could still put in my pocket. With a big and sensitive sensor being able to take low light pictures without a flash is great. I would like to get a DSLR or something similar, but feel I'd need to take classes to actually use some of its ability.
I have a Sony RX100 Mark II and I learned one or two practical things from this video. Thumbs up! :)
where are the photos on their site? I see the place for the video, and it has a comment button, but I dont know where to find pictures
Best compact size camera I've ever seen.
One suggestion, not sure if possible, but when using 'what the camera sees' view, can you just set it there on the desk or use a tripod? I guess it shows the auto-focus capabilities, but dang, getting nauseous over here.
Also, thanks as always, learned a lot!
Wow! Great quality for such a small camera
I've been looking for a companion camera lately and I am really intrigued by the rx iii.
I have been shooting with my 5d Mark iii 85 f1.2 for years now and this one Sony comes into play very well when reaching them tight spots and daily shots when I don;'t want to lug the big boy out.
Thank you for the review fellas!
Is it only good for indoor photos? How bout a subject infront of a sun/bright area?
Thanks for the info. I really enjoyed it. Question, what is a good reputable website to go to to look for used cameras and good prices?
good review guys - I do own the RX100 - but as an upgrade I opted this time for the Canon G7X - Longer focal range and brighter lens and Touch LCD with Touch To Focus - Sony RX100m3 has the EVF but no Touch LCD - and has a bit more video features -
but for me the longer focal range and brighter lens and the Touch To Focus are just so practical in a Point and Shoot - as with the Touch To Focus you just do that - you touch the area you want in focus and it will focus and shoot for you - and most all folks use the LCD rather then EVF - although in an ultra sunny day an EVF is practical but with a tilt LCD it is not as bad - The RX100m3 is still a killer camera and has nicer art filters etc - but for family use and practicality the Canon G7X is my top pic in this size -
The Panasonic LX100 is however the ultra street shooter - just a tad larger and much larger sensor and a killer lens and an EVF - so better IQ - but not as pocketable
Great review, even M4 is out now, but am going to pick one M3 soon because it saves me $300+.
2021. Thanks for the excellent in depth review.
Holy crap! Will actually owns the GamaGO Dirty Bird shirt!
I have the camera, and love it. This video is very informative. HOWEVER when you discuss how many photos you can take with one battery fully charged, you do not mention wether you are shooting in RAW, or the different JPG settings.CAn you clarify ?
Norm, get the screen protector. Those Sony screens are scratch prone. My M2 got scratched from my keys in my pocket. Replacement screens aren't too expensive but save your self the hassle and get the screen protector. You might also want to look into the grips as well. Sony makes a stick on grips and there's a third-party one as well. I think the grip is a must have as well.
Do you guys ever read the manuals before reviewing?
But even if you don’t, you did shoot more pictures with the viewfinder than with the screen?
This came in really handy, I was looking for some info about the Rx100 after seeing Tim Kellner's work. This review goes far from decent and I really value your work. Thanks!
Excellent, thorough, comprehensive review. Thank you.
The Mark III does NOT have phase detection AF. It's the usual contrast detect. The Mark IV was the first model with phase detect AF.
Now I'm in doubt if I should buy Samsung NX1100 or wait when price for Sony RX100 (the older model, MK1) goes down to my budget, which is about ~250 EUR. Currently Samsung NX1100 is available in some shops for ~250 EUR. I think, for the money, NX1100 with APS-C sensor is a bargain, but the only problem is that it is not as compact as Sony RX100 and other compact cameras.
I'm not a pro but I want a better camera than my Lumia 920 phone. One feature I miss on Lumia 920 is brightness and ISO settings when shooting video, but I wouldn't want to buy a new camera just for this reason. If I buy a camera, I want it to be much superior than the camera of Lumia 920 in every aspect, otherwise it is not worth spending my money.
Is there any other good camera for ~250 EUR which would be close to RX100 (MK1) or Samsung NX1100?
the reason for the fuzziness when you're shooting macro on that iphone maybe due to the fact that you have had the aperture opened up to 1.8. at a close range the 1.8 makes the fov verrrrrrry shallow. you might want to test that on a thing further away
Great review Norm very detailed I just bought it based on your review! Thanks!
Tipp: Spray a little hairspray on the nose part of your glasses so it doesn't slip :-)
Great review guys. The battery charging situation is a real deal breaker. What were they thinking?
Can you guys review the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX 100? Same size as this, but does 4K video. Having a hard time deciding between a DSLR and one of these smaller cameras.
Nice detailed review with helpful large screen simulations. Being passionate about a subject you are presenting is a good thing. If Norm would just slow down a bit and not talking so fast, the audience would have experienced a much more pleasant review without the "ugh" and "agh" resonating in between almost every sentence (most visible towards the 2nd half till the end).
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!
I would like to see some one do a comparison between the higher end HX cybershot series using the Exmor sensors to the RX100 series . These cameras offer many similar features of the RX but at about half the cost and include 10x to 20x optical zoom on some models and are still very compact.
i noticed u didn't use grip in the front of the camera. in ur experiences with m3, is that grip necessary? What other accessories would u recommend with m3? Thx!
Every time Will interjects Norm makes that face and has to correct him lol
I'm just about to order mine
This thing looks like pure gold OOOH please
If u absolutely need an EVF then u need it, buy this, if u don't, buy the second one, I did (RX100m2) the price came down It's around $600 & takes just as stunning photos as this one, ( See Blunty's Comparison), if u don't need NFC & WIFI, u might look @ the original, I think it cost $500 now, right around there. The point is all 3 models take great pics, it just comes down to what u need. I will say that I think the M2 is the best value for what u get though,any one of these models that u choose is going to give u the best image quality that u can put in your jeans pocket.
i have the original and thinking about the getting the m3 due to my eyes(getting older) now having to wear reading glasses to see anything close...do you think the evf would help much better in my situation?
zcarenow To tell u the truth I really don't know if the EVF would help u more then just looking @ the back screen, sorry I couldn't help. Maybe if u Google EVF & glasses, that might help out.
zcarenow The EVF is great. It has its own focus (diopter) so it will work great with your glasses.
But the reviewers missed the main point about this feature. They're talking about frame rates and sharpness in the EVF, but (for me at least) it's all about composition, being able to move and compose without holding the thing out away from your body.
I love this camera and have not touched my Nikon D90 in weeks.
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Buttery bokeh is great on popcorn. 😂 You do a nice job on the review, but miss on a lot too and motivating me to record my own review of the RX100M4 this week to resolve my frustrations. :)
Great video. I subbed right after the Iron Man references. Close up camera needs its focus adjusted though :)
you didn't mentioned that the display can now be tilted upto 180 degree.
But closing the view finder turns off the camera.. -.-
***** If you half-hold the shutter while you close the viewfinder I think it stays on. Something I read while researching cameras...
0ooTheMAXXoo0 No it doesn't - just tried - it turns off anyway.
Yes it does, it's incredible so many professional reviewers and nobody knows that, not even sony...... Just hold the power button
If you hold down the viewfinder lever while pushing it in, it stays on. I know this for a fact. Obviously it should stay on by default, but this is the best solution we've got.
rx100 m3 uses contrast detection, not phase detection. The mark IV uses phase detect
Small sensor ≠ lower depth of field,.
Means greater distance between camera and subject for the same framing on a smaller sensor.
Depth of field is the same regardless, what fits on the sensor is the issue.
Think window.
I would just go mirrorless with a pancake-y lens but that thing still looks fantastic.
Really informative video. Thanks guys.
Can RX100 III or any other RX100 (which one?) do clean HDMI out in full HD or even 4K? So that it can be use as live streaming camera via HDMI capture card? Thanks! :)
I own the RX100 I, II, and III. All are amazing cameras for their size. I have yet to find a camera in that compact form that rivals it.
Is there a big difference in video side of things between M1 and M3?
The lens is much better on the newer models and a bit more responsive. Aside from that, not much.
slickplaid Ok, because there is a killer deal M1 for $390, two times less than M3. I'm thinking of getting it...
Can you take a picture without the camera auto focusing on something and blurring out the background?
***** Thanks
What camera is better for me if I am more interested in videos than stills, panasonic lx100 or sony rx100m3??? Thank you!
The magic word: " For right now''.
Norm seems like the type of photographer I am. I don't like using flash, even at events. It seems to take away the natural feel and also looks ugly to me. I have been looking for a better pocket camera to replace my Samsung W350 that is better in low light. This was the final youtube review I have watched before deciding on purchasing the MkIII. Hopefully it will compliment my A7II. Thank you for the amazing reviews.
BTW Norm, u have the best job ever.
thanks for you videos! what bout the dust going easy inside the camera overtime ? how to test it ?
i had lumix cameras before... the lens always get dusted with tiny little dust ..
i broke it apart, cleaned and put it back together ... it took me 7 days to figure it out ...
but i broke some little tiny tip and after some time camera stopped zooming in and out ..
I'm just going to wait for the Canon G7 X
How'd that go?🤣
is it good to buy in 2023 ?
Which one better in photography g7x mii or sony rx 100 m iii. Plz help me.Sir.
Norm! That's an Anna Lee Fisher t-shirt, where did you get it?
How does the sensor size in the rx100 III compare to the Canon Powershot S95?
Is this camera still relevant in 2021 as a video option? I need a camera that shoots great video for my RUclips videos which will be used as an overhead camera on my workbench, and maybe live streams. I'm a bit concerned it can only shoot video for 30 minutes before it cuts off though. Or did I read this wrong? I can get on of these second hand for around £250
Context: I'm looking for a 2nd camera (next to my canon 5d mark iii 24-70 2.8 ii), pocketable but good bokeh and easy manual dials: for taking solid photos I'd have missed not bringing the big body
Following tests and reviews of sony rx100 and lumix lx100 for me it comes all down to
Bottom-line: Sony is about size, Lumix is artistic
In more detail:
- Sony RX100 iii: pros are size/sharpness/tiltable screen, cons are fuzzy bokeh and noisy low light
Sony is NOT a 24-70mm F1,8-2,8, it's a 24-70mm F8,8-25,7
- Lumix LX100: (the opposite of pros/cons of sony rx100iii) plus more direct dials/customizable buttons
Lumix is NEITHER a 24-75mm F1,7-2,8, but it's a 24-75mm F3,7-6,1
I often used a handheld light meter with my ff and micro four thirds bodies. f2.8@1/60(iso 400) is f2.8@1/60(iso400) in either format! all this aperture "equivalence"( as far as exposure) is bullshit.
According to your logic there would be no incentive to buy a ff body for better bokehs. Most compact cameras start with apertures of f1.8+ . Why are then no photos with wonderful bokehs from these cameras available? Simple answer: because sensor matters...
(says an owner of several ff, aps-c and a compact cameras...)
Martin I assume that was directed towards me..(because I'm ,not re-reading a thread from dec 2014)
"better" bokehs" is completely subjective.
As "bokeh" is the Japanese word meaning "the pleasing quality of the out of focus highlights".
If you mean shallower"depth of field" ; there's no argument that objectively you can get a shallower depth of field using a full frame came; or a medium or even a large format camera for that matter..
I disagree that shallower is ALWAYS BETTER. If I want get both my brides and grooms eyes acceptably sharp. I have much better chance at f4 with a micro four thirds than with a full frame where I might need 5.6 or more. One stop smaller aperture, equates to using . one-stop of iso lower on the m4:3. So I can run around shooting at f1.4 and still have a margin for focus error and I can use a lower Iso doing so.Try shooting f1.4 on your full frame ; you have have the time to focus precisely. Good day.
Why didn't he get a Pentax Q7 if that's the newest if not the Q10?
i want this camera so bad!!
Great review Thanks!
@HonkyTonk it takes video. It's nothing I would use professionally. But for your regular "baby farts and laughs" RUclips video it's exceptional.
Can it be controlled via an app?
Sad keanu figure!!! I want one!!!
I use a mark II the Mark III has to high of a fatal failure rate... I don't know if it is because af the evf or something else.. but there are so many of the mark 3s on ebay selling for parts
Hi guys i have a question! Since its wi fi on it, do I edit My pictures best in VSCO or Lightroom? For Instagram, Im a beginner :-)
i came here to see how good the video quality is from this camera and in 34 minutes you only mention it for couple seconds.
This video could have been distilled into something half the length.
Eek, need to brush up on the explanation of neutral density filters.
y is it so difficult to down load software?
Good stuff!
7 years later its still 600 euros and I bought one and no difference to the latest model mark 7 . 2022
Does it have OIS?
In 17:56 the camera doesn't show 800$ photo =)
20.1MP 1" Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8-2.8 Lens
24-70mm (35mm Equivalent)
1440k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF
3.0" 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD
Full HD Video in XAVC S, Clean HDMI Out
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
ISO 12800 and 10 fps Continuous Shooting
Manual Control Ring & Built-In ND Filter
I have the Sony DSC-HX50V and it's nice :D
this is the camera that TribeTyler uses I believe :)
2024 we can now zoom in a RUclips vidéo
URL of the mk2 test?
Why do we have to waste almost 4 mins of waffle before we get to the Sony camera being reviewed!
Why only 720p?
1080p up to 60fps to 50mb/s with XAVS codec and 720p up to 120fps!!
StefanoRossso I think he meant the youtube video
It doesn't look sufficiently better than a phone camera to necessitate the price. I'd rather just wait for something better.
This is a good shooter but you're truly paying for the compact size with this camera, as the Sony a6000 is better, cheaper and has the added benefit of allowing you to change lenses for further increases in quality. In Norm's case, I can see why he would not opt for an a6000 as a secondary, but for most people if you don't already have a DSLR you should probably not get this unless size is of utmost importance. (Norm basically says this at the end too)
If you go that route I could also say that a Fujifilm X-m1 or a1 are producing even better pictures for even less then the a6000.
It all comes down to the purpose of the camera itself and therefore, while being absolutley right, your infos are kinda unecessary. Someon who looks for a compact will almost never settle for a similar priced APC-S or even Full Frame. If that was an option they would look at those in the first place.
While beeing expensive the Sony RX series is without a doubt the best compact camera series out there and you definitely won't regret the buy if you want something that fits in your pocket and at the same time shoots good pictures. I would forward people with the need of a compact but not that much money to the mark 1 though since you might not need the features of the other two and while the picture quality (thanks to the lense) is definitely better on the mark III, thanks to the same sensor the difference isn't so huge that it gets to the point where you would pay the additional 500€ for the mark 3 just for the PQ.
The a6000 has a viewfinder and superior auto focus over the X-M1, those alone are worth the extra to me. Also the a6000 beat out the Fujifilm in comparison tests done by Imaging Resource, it's almost meaningless as they are very close anyway but to say the X-M1 is better is just silly because it really isn't. X-M1 is also a worse overall package due to the other edges the a6000 has over it, but most importantly the a6000 has a viewfinder, this is a big deal for anyone that wants to shoot photos outside without getting annoyed by glare on an LCD screen. (and in bright sunlight, LCD screens make photography not fun)
DriveCancelled
Isn't that basically what I was talking about? ;)
Btw. Imaging Resource basically compared the JPEG Engines not the RAW Images and their Quality and I barely shoot JPEG. Anyway your argument fits my point perfectly. I wasn't saying the x-m1 is the better shooter (It definitely is NOT) it lacks in alomst all aspects compared to the a6000. My point is that it might not matter for a person like me that only shoots RAW anyway and ends up with a lighter workflow in lightroom or photo ninja (etc.) to make them look like I want them too. The x-m1 has the slight edge above the a6000 for me there which makes me choose her instead of the a6000 as my ... well not daily driver that would be a different camera entirely but you might get what I'm talking about.
If I would shoot mainly in JPEG I would have gone with the a6000, maybe even RAW if I had accustomed to a different workflow in lightroom beforehand but like I said: Your camera choice depends completely on your personal preferences in handling it as long as the sensor is similar in quality you will almost always end up with better pictures on the tech that you are more familiar and better in handling with.
That was my point from the get go, the part with the x-m1 was simply poorly written I maybe should have added "for me" at the end of the first sentence or something like that.
Btw. I'm with you on the viewfinder. I need one ... BADLY!
The A6000 is only better with a better lens and at high ISO. In decent light with the kit lens, the RX100 M3 actually has better IQ.
AdventuristoSupremo You wouldn't notice the difference in good light between a lot of high end cameras anyway.
why a 30mins limit ? I mean let me shoot videos however long I want. Camcorders dont take good pictures while cameras take good videos.... stupid laws
10 mins of explaining why he wants a camera as if this is not a product sent to them to review. Lol
it's all fine but with sensor like that yu get 2.7 crop factor so lens is 24-70 F5-F8 which is not that superb is it? for the money u have to pay for it
You didn't even show how the screen moves...
Hey guys, did you know that Nikon Coolpix P340 is much cheaper than RX100 Mark 3 and not even worse! The Nikon has very bright lenses and F1.8 aperture.
Thank you so much