How portable is this camera? compared to the Sony RX-100M II for instance?
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The NEX-6 with the 16-50 motorized, collapsing lens is small enough to fit into a generous coat pocket, albeit a bit awkwardly. It worked ok for me on vacation, but coat pockets aren't padded, so there was always the chance of knocking the camera into hard surfaces through the coat pocket. The RX-100s are around half the thickness, not only thinner, but also a tad smaller in height and width. The RX-100m II can easily fit into an inside coat pocket. Or a small, fairly unobtrusive belt pouch, a much smaller one than the NEX-6 requires. NEX 6 **without a lens**: 120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69&#8243;) with the 16-50 lens it is 2.75" thick, add a clear UV filter, lens cap and the Electronic viewfinder hood and it is about 3.375" thick. RX-100M: 102 x 58 x 38 mm (4.00 x 2.29 x 1.51&#8243;) - way thinner and lighter. The RX-100s are great. I chose the NEX because I decided to go with a more general purpose camera with an articulated screen and built-in electronic viewfinder. Now that the RX100m II is available with WiFi, I would have chosen it for its compact size and excellent feature set. WiFi enables you to use your smart phone as an external remote with live preview.
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This is a very light camera. With the pancake lens attached I carry it everywhere. I have two other E mount lenses I also carry. The combined weight is less than my Nikon D800 with the 24 - 70 attached. I highly recommend this camera.
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While the NEX-6 (with the kit 16-50mm lens) is quite small by DSLR standards, the RX100M2 is significantly smaller. The NEX-6 you can fit in a jacket pocket, the RX100M2 can fit in my pants pocket if need be. The answer probably really depends on the focal range you need. The RX100M2's zoom is limited in range, if it doesn't cover what you need then it doesn't matter how small it is.
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Hi Ginett. The camera is pretty light, but does have a little bit of a "solid" feel to it. If weight is a concern, you could also consider a Panasonic model, which I bought for my wife to keep in her purse. It is a little smaller and lighter but includes a wide angle lens, long lasting battery and a (slightly less powerful, but still very adequate) 10X Zoom. This one is a Panasonic Lumix Model DMC-ZS02. It has most of the features of the larger one and costs around $50 less. Either camera will easily fit in a shirt pocket. Hope this helps.
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Hello Rosa, If you need a compact Digital recorder I feel you cannot go wrong with the Sony icd-sx1000. It is functional not only for school,business,music and anything you would have to record on the move. Once you get the feel of using it,and the many applications it can be used for I am pretty sure you will be satisfied.This model is a jump ahead, in many way's,then the sx-712,i.e,features.A little more of a learning curve,but WELL worth it .This has been my experience, I am sure you will be satisfied.Good luck!
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If you want that 10x zoom, this might be the most compact camera. It is a bit larger with a clumsy feel. Otherwise, I would recomend one of the Elf cameras. I also have an SD700IS that performs five stars and might be all you need.
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Hi Decha, Minimum focus distance for the Sony RX100 is rated at 5cm (2 inches). Hope this helps! Keep shooting ~ zkot
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Yes ,it is very portable....I once took it to a mountain by simply putting this scope into my 17 inch laptop backpack and carried the tripod separately....tripod is a little heavy, however its very well built and it can be reduced to almost the size of a tennis racquet.....I am not sure if this answers your question,but just wanted to let you know
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It's comparable to a DSLR camera, so depends on how you want to use it. There are lighter options available. Also, it doesn't come with a neck-strap, so you might want to invest in one.
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This is a slightly heavier camera than a small point and shoot, however I do not find it to be too heavy. I had held quite a few DSLR cameras during my search for the "perfect" camera and found most to be too heavy for my liking. The Coolpix P520 is quite a bit lighter in comparison. I hope this answers your questions. :)
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Hi There does not appear to be any lag. Hit the shutter button and you have it. By the way, I am a professional photographer and I owned the original RX100. Did not like it as I felt the lens and/or sensor was simply not sharp enough for my needs. I sold it after 3 months. The Mark 3 is fabulous and Sony has fixed the problems PLUS added an EVF. This camera lens/sensor combo is really sharp and I am delighted with it. It is my "carry around" always camera. Good luck and well wishes! - Phil Johannes
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I'm kind of in the same situation Hamlet. They both look great, and I can't decide which one to pull the trigger on. I have a Canon XTi DSLR that I use and love but I want something smaller for travel and one of these seems to fit the bill. Did you make a choice yet? If you have what one did you pick up? I'm also looking at the Sony HX5V.
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thank you for your feedback. I am using the cx100 a lot these days, just bought the 8gb memory stick recommended in the owners manual and works great as well. Also per manual, you have to tell the cam to work off the internal vs stick memory.Nice to know we can get info hits 10 weeks later that are emailed to us.--LarryOC
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I don't have the 100 or the 300. My last one was the 500HS. It is smaller now and lighter. The night picture without the flash are all nice. I took lots of them during the Holiday lights event, and they all very clear. Also it has anti shaking mode, it snaps and processing very quick so much less blurry when moving. I think that is a major difference for this camera. Battery life is very short that is the only draw back to me. I like it overal all but be sure to get extra battery.
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Hi there, i think that is almost the same if you watch it from the outside. You can check this page to see the difference: http://snapsort.com/compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-RX100-II-vs-Sony-Cybershot-DSC-RX100Or google it to lear more
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The Sony RX100 is the best compact around for the time being (and you can now go for the RX100 II for which they added some nice and useful goodies) if not considering kind of compact cameras with fixed lenses with a fixed focal distance (no zoom) as the Nikon Coolpix A. But if the image quality of the RX100 is not enough for you, forget about compact cameras and try with a semi-compact with a bigger sensor, for example, something as the Sony NEX 7. If that does not still fulfill your expectations, you can always go for a full-frame or you could spend about 7.000 U$S and update to the Pentax 645D (which is a medium format camera). You can always check and compare camera sensor ratings done (benchmarked) by DxOMarks for different cameras, at this site http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings
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Check out the Panasonic FZ1000. It has the same 1" sensor as this Sony RX10 but a 16x zoom. It gets very good reviews and is a bit less expensive than the RX10. It is slightly larger and heavier, but only slightly. It can shoot 4K video, which the RX10 cannot. (The just-announced RX10 Mark II will be able to shoot 4K video. It goes on sale in July.). Good luck.
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Well, it's just the size of the sensor troubles me. What kind of picture is this going to take at even a 400 ISO? Nevermind 800 or higher.I just wonder if it's worth getting a camera this big when the sx200IS can be had for almost half the price, it's way easier to carry, and when you add the chdk firmware, will be almost as functional.I suppose if this were to be your only camera, but personally, I'd like to see what they do with the Rebel, either later this year or next. Or if I have a "rich uncle die", buy the 5D Mark II ;-)
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Hi, The camera is not heavy and fits easily into a small purse. I keep it in a small padded case and it is very portable. It takes great photos and is very easy to point and shoot with either one or both hands. Great zoom capability too and takes great photos in dark conditions in late evening. Love it! I was a former user of Canon products and had 3 family cameras break after one year so I turned to the Panasonic. Best decision ever!