Sony RX100

JHD · 07-01-2012, 10:22 AM

The RX-100 looks like it will be the best of compact camera options, but I for less than half, at $300 I just picked up an Olympus XZ-1 for those times when I don't want to lug around the NEX or Nikon 1.

Jasvox · 07-02-2012, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by JHD

The RX-100 looks like it will be the best of compact camera options, but I for less than half, at $300 I just picked up an Olympus XZ-1 for those times when I don't want to lug around the NEX or Nikon 1.

It would be nice to have, but my NEX takes up very very little room and the results will blow away the RX100 any day.

Jason

Unsinkable II · 07-02-2012, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

It would be nice to have, but my NEX takes up very very little room and the results will blow away the RX100 any day.

Jason

Yes, but the NEX with anything other than the limiting and decidedly average 16mm won't fit into a trouser pocket.

There are times where you want to take better photographs than your phone can manage, but taking something with interchangeable lenses is just OTT. The RX100, like the S90/95/100, LX5 or XZ-1 is ideal.

Horses for courses. I wouldn't want to have a NEX with me any time I'm dressed in a suit, whereas the RX100 will be fine.

Jasvox · 07-02-2012, 07:19 AM

Yes, yes I know about the pockets and such, but 99% of the time I am out, on the go, or wearing a suit, I have a shoulder bag or satchel with me anyway and so far the NEX-5n with kit lens takes up no real space to mention. Sure. having something iPhone sized is even better I suppose, but image quality first, everything else second. My LX3 hasn't seeing the light of day since I bought my NEX...nor has my K-7 really. The NEX with the Sigma 30/2.8 is a tight little package and much easier to pocket than the kit lens.

That being said, I am looking forward to seeing what all this little RX100 can do and seeing what the price is like come end of the year....not that I need one really.

Jason

Unsinkable II · 07-02-2012, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Yes, yes I know about the pockets and such, but 99% of the time I am out, on the go, or wearing a suit, I have a shoulder bag or satchel with me anyway and so far the NEX-5n with kit lens takes up no real space to mention.

Haha... sorry, reminds me of this:

You Tube

Jasvox · 07-02-2012, 08:10 AM

Guilty.

Jason

cali92rs · 07-03-2012, 05:22 PM

I am seriously intrigued by this camera. But I wonder if the larger sensor makes it worth 300 over the S100 or LX5.

Unsinkable II · 07-03-2012, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I am seriously intrigued by this camera. But I wonder if the larger sensor makes it worth 300 over the S100 or LX5.

Wait a few months and it'll only be $100-150 more. I'd say that's definitely worth it. It's an incredible little camera.

Docrwm · 07-10-2012, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by JHD

If and when the 808 comes to America/Canada, I heard it is expected to retail for a thousand dollars.

Available now, through Amazon, for $698.

rawr · 07-10-2012, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

But I wonder if the larger sensor makes it worth 300 over the S100 or LX5.

IMHO, there is not really a HUGE amount of visible difference between the S100 and the RX100, even at 1600 ISO, if you look at the comparison test shots from Imaging Resource.

Rupert · 07-11-2012, 06:27 AM

I want this sensor in my X10 body, because I love the x10 body feel and handling, and its superb quality.....and I would bet it is coming soon!

I also need an OVF and a hot shoe. Otherwise, the Sony looks like it is breaking new ground, which is good for all of us!
Regards!

rawr · 07-11-2012, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

I also need an OVF and a hot shoe.

The said-to-be, maybe, possibly upcoming Panasonic LX7 may fit that description. Plus have a large sensor.

Rupert · 07-11-2012, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by rawr

The said-to-be, maybe, possibly upcoming Panasonic LX7 may fit that description. Plus have a large sensor.

Well, Fuji has set a trend, no doubt, and if others follow and improve, it's good news for us all. I'm pretty happy with the X10 IQ as it is, but it is the body that has addicted me. Very solid and the look and feel of a "real camera", just smaller. You have some added confidence just by picking it up and holding it. In my case, it makes me feel better than I actually am......that's how addictions start!

Regards!

NbyNW · 07-12-2012, 02:34 PM - **1 Like**

Not a deep technical review, but I always enjoy reading what the fellows at Luminous Landscape write about in terms of usability from an enthusiast's/pro's perspective on camera gear.

Sony RX100

Docrwm · 07-12-2012, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by NbyNW

Not a deep technical review, but I always enjoy reading what the fellows at Luminous Landscape write about in terms of usability from an enthusiast's/pro's perspective on camera gear.

Sony RX100

I enjoyed thst review. Thanks for sharing the link.

07-02-2012, 05:22 AM	#48
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by Jasvox It would be nice to have, but my NEX takes up very very little room and the results will blow away the RX100 any day. Jason Yes, but the NEX with anything other than the limiting and decidedly average 16mm won't fit into a trouser pocket. There are times where you want to take better photographs than your phone can manage, but taking something with interchangeable lenses is just OTT. The RX100, like the S90/95/100, LX5 or XZ-1 is ideal. Horses for courses. I wouldn't want to have a NEX with me any time I'm dressed in a suit, whereas the RX100 will be fine. Last edited by Unsinkable II; 07-02-2012 at 05:40 AM.

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07-01-2012, 10:22 AM	#46
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	The RX-100 looks like it will be the best of compact camera options, but I for less than half, at $300 I just picked up an Olympus XZ-1 for those times when I don't want to lug around the NEX or Nikon 1.

07-02-2012, 03:19 AM	#47
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by JHD The RX-100 looks like it will be the best of compact camera options, but I for less than half, at $300 I just picked up an Olympus XZ-1 for those times when I don't want to lug around the NEX or Nikon 1. It would be nice to have, but my NEX takes up very very little room and the results will blow away the RX100 any day. Jason

07-02-2012, 07:19 AM	#49
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Yes, yes I know about the pockets and such, but 99% of the time I am out, on the go, or wearing a suit, I have a shoulder bag or satchel with me anyway and so far the NEX-5n with kit lens takes up no real space to mention. Sure. having something iPhone sized is even better I suppose, but image quality first, everything else second. My LX3 hasn't seeing the light of day since I bought my NEX...nor has my K-7 really. The NEX with the Sigma 30/2.8 is a tight little package and much easier to pocket than the kit lens. That being said, I am looking forward to seeing what all this little RX100 can do and seeing what the price is like come end of the year....not that I need one really. Jason

07-02-2012, 08:10 AM	#51
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Guilty. Jason

07-03-2012, 05:22 PM	#52
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I am seriously intrigued by this camera. But I wonder if the larger sensor makes it worth 300 over the S100 or LX5.

07-03-2012, 09:09 PM	#53
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by cali92rs I am seriously intrigued by this camera. But I wonder if the larger sensor makes it worth 300 over the S100 or LX5. Wait a few months and it'll only be $100-150 more. I'd say that's definitely worth it. It's an incredible little camera.

07-10-2012, 07:16 PM	#54
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by JHD If and when the 808 comes to America/Canada, I heard it is expected to retail for a thousand dollars. Available now, through Amazon, for $698.

07-10-2012, 11:11 PM	#55
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by cali92rs But I wonder if the larger sensor makes it worth 300 over the S100 or LX5. IMHO, there is not really a HUGE amount of visible difference between the S100 and the RX100, even at 1600 ISO, if you look at the comparison test shots from Imaging Resource.

07-11-2012, 06:27 AM	#56
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I want this sensor in my X10 body, because I love the x10 body feel and handling, and its superb quality.....and I would bet it is coming soon! I also need an OVF and a hot shoe. Otherwise, the Sony looks like it is breaking new ground, which is good for all of us! Regards!

07-11-2012, 12:32 PM	#57
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Rupert I also need an OVF and a hot shoe. The said-to-be, maybe, possibly upcoming Panasonic LX7 may fit that description. Plus have a large sensor.

07-11-2012, 12:42 PM	#58
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by rawr The said-to-be, maybe, possibly upcoming Panasonic LX7 may fit that description. Plus have a large sensor. Well, Fuji has set a trend, no doubt, and if others follow and improve, it's good news for us all. I'm pretty happy with the X10 IQ as it is, but it is the body that has addicted me. Very solid and the look and feel of a "real camera", just smaller. You have some added confidence just by picking it up and holding it. In my case, it makes me feel better than I actually am......that's how addictions start! Regards!

07-12-2012, 02:34 PM - 1 Like	#59
NbyNW Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East of the Cascades, PNW Posts: 163	Not a deep technical review, but I always enjoy reading what the fellows at Luminous Landscape write about in terms of usability from an enthusiast's/pro's perspective on camera gear. Sony RX100

07-12-2012, 04:21 PM	#60
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by NbyNW Not a deep technical review, but I always enjoy reading what the fellows at Luminous Landscape write about in terms of usability from an enthusiast's/pro's perspective on camera gear. Sony RX100 I enjoyed thst review. Thanks for sharing the link.