Testseek.com have collected 217 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100.
July 2012
(87%)
217 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
1072 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
There is a lot to like about the camera
But without question
The camera's focusing abilities are its best feature. In low light
Bright light
Near
Far
Or anywhere in between
Images look great. The ability to pick up macro-level detail isn't easy for
Smart controls
Very fast shutter response
Superb image quality
Large
Extrasharp LCD
Raw shooting support
Optimized noiseless depiction made possible by BIONZ image processing engine
Unified lensbody design
Comfortable control ring manual operation
Compact and lightweight
Excellent image quality
Fast
RAW image format
Good lowlight performance
Manual focus ring
Gorgeous
Large display.
Small size
Large sensor
High ISO range
8 face recognition
BIONZ image processor
Compact form factor
Large 1-inch sensor for great image quality
Fast f/1.8 aperture allows low light shooting
Excellent Build Quality
The editors didn't like
The product is nearly perfect
With flaws so nitpicky and minor that most every user would shrug them off. The biggest hangup
Really
Is the price. But you can find a few tiny technical shortcomings if you look hard enough
For example
There is a pop-up
No EVF
WiFi or GPS option
Limited zoom range
Incamera battery charging only
Lens flare at nigh
Slow flash recycling
Continuous AF mode slow to lock
Bit expensive like DSLR cameras
Detail loss due to excessive noise reduction
Popup flash is delicate
Slippery body makes it hard to get a grip
No WiFi
Which is becoming common in other cameras in this class
Published: 2013-08-05, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Excellent image quality, customisable lens ring glides with silky smooth motion, solid build quality, great WRGB LCD screen, can add viewfinder if desired, decent image quality throughout the range, small and pocketable body considering 1-inch sensor size
Pricey, no built-in neutral density (ND) filter, f/1.8-4.9 maximum aperture range may feel limited at longer focal lengths, rear buttons are small, no focus-distance in manual focus, generalised focus area in low-light conditions, response time lags in me
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II is all kinds of wonderful, yet all kinds of pricey too. To cut to the chase the latest model is ultimately the original with a hotshoe attachment which, for some, will make it worth every penny. For others, and with the...
Like the look of the RX but could do with an even bigger sensor and four million more pixels? Then also check out the RX1, a pro grade version with an equally serious price tag. For most of us though the RX100 is as good as premium compacts get – espec...
Palm size compact that is reassuringly solid, larger than average sensor and resolution given its proportions, bright/fast lens, ability to control functions via twist of the lens ring, neatly incorporated pop-up flash, sharp results
Pricey for a compact on which the lens cannot be swapped, tiny rear plate buttons require fingernail precision
Like the look of the RX but could do with an even bigger sensor and four million more pixels? Then also check out the RX1, a pro grade version with an equally serious price tag. For most of us though the RX100 is as good as premium compacts get – especial...
Palmsize compact that is reassuringly solid. Largerthanaverage sensor and resolution given its proportions. Bright and fast lens. Ability to control functions via twist of the lens ring. Neatly incorporated popup flash. Sharp results
Pricey for a compact without an interchangeable lens. Tiny rear plate buttons require fingernail precision
One of the largest image sensors to be found in a compact camera, high 20MP resolution, Full HD video with stereo sound, full manual controls and intelligent auto settings, solid aluminium construction and understated design
Very expensive for a pocket camera, backplate buttons are small enough to warrant fingertip precision, image quality not exact match for DSLR or system cameras offering even larger sensor for a similar cost
There are 10 shooting options provided in all, running the usual gamut of manual and full auto modes, with a Superior Auto choice automatically enhancing images at the point of capture. Imagine an in-camera Photoshop ‘Auto Levels' tool, though processing...
Excellent stills; impressive low-light results; Accurate colour reproduction; Large sensor; Movie mode; Wide aperture lens; Versatile control ring
Some wind noise on movies; Control ring can be a little slow; No bundled battery charging cradle; Extremely pricey
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 doesn't come cheap, but it looks great and produces consistently first-class stills. Low-light performance can't be faulted, colour reproduction is excellent and movies are crisp, with a well-captured soundtrack. This is t...
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Published: 2012-08-27, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Given the relative lack of physical buttons on the back and top of the camera body, the control ring that runs around the base of the lens is a useful addition that helps to make the camera much more enjoyable to use. Used in tandem with the Function (Fn)...
Sony RX100 review – verdict There's no doubt that the RX100 delivers the goods, but it has strong competition in the shape of the Fujifilm FinePix X20 and Canon Powershot S110. We'd advise getting hands-on with all three if at all possible, but if not, we...
