Best low light advanced compact?

Chrisrw

Chrisrw

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I'm considering a fixed lens compact for low light use. I have a DP2M and a GRD IV. I love the GRD and was thinking of getting the GRD V, but then the RX100 has been catching my eye. I thought it might be good to have the zoom on the Sony, but it's not too important. Any recommendations between these two or other options would be welcome.
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Chris
 
How "compact" are you looking at?

The GM1 isn't a fixed lens compact, but you can pair it with a F1.4/F1.7 lens and it will still be pocketable. So you get the lens speed of the RX100III with a larger sensor.

The LX100 isn't really compact but has excellent low-light performance, as is the GR digital. The RX100 suffers a bit because of the high MP count, but the lens is plenty fast at the wide end.
 
I would go w/ Ricoh GR (apsc version) for lowlight.. If u don't mind bigger size then Fuji x100t would be something I would consider.

Gary
 
Thank you gentleman. I'm leaning towards the Ricoh because I have the GRD IV and love everything about its feel, layout and images. There's a used GR At a local shop too. I'll have to look at a Fuji in person before I decide. Is it specifically the Xt Gary or any of the x100s that would work well in low light?
 
Depends on the definition of compact, but Sony RX1/R is the best in image quality as long as it qualifies. It may require use of manual and/or pre focusing, though.
 
The t version is a bit faster af mainly. Only marginally better in terms of high iso if I remember correctly. Of course f2 vs f2.8 for any given iso. The gr has advantage of snap focus when light get to low for good af..

Gary
 
Lss said:
Depends on the definition of compact, but Sony RX1/R is the best as long as it qualifies.
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Actually i was going to also recommend the rx1 but remembered the price on it. For me, for the price, I would rather go bigger and get an a7mk1 w/ either 35f2.8 or 55f1.8 fe lenses..but that just me. Sure ain't going to beat the gr or rx1 for compactness by a long shot..

Gary
 
Chrisrw said:
Thank you gentleman. I'm leaning towards the Ricoh because I have the GRD IV and love everything about its feel, layout and images. There's a used GR At a local shop too. I'll have to look at a Fuji in person before I decide. Is it specifically the Xt Gary or any of the x100s that would work well in low light?
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All three are, but the T is best at Af in low light. Very good IQ for the size of the bodies, but what you gain is marginal compared to GRD. The GRD is a stop slower but that's about it.

I'd say for the X100T's price a used RX1 is the way to go...not that much different in both size and cost
 
The Sony A7and the RK are a bit much $ for me now. I am thinking more compact, fixed lens P&S category. Although I've considered a used Nex with a 40/1.4 Nokton as well.
 
A bit late to the party, but I would recommend the Panasonic LX100. M4/3 sensor in a very small packet - the sensor is not utilised completely due to the small lens, but the low light performance is almost on par with the GH3 and 4.
 
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