Sony RX-100 - 1" sensor zoom compact

[Archiver]

This looks very interesting indeed for those who want a pocket sized large(r) sensor camera.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/06/06/Sony-announces-DSC-RX100-large-sensor-compact

One inch sensor like the Nikon 1 cameras, 20mp, 28-100 f1.8-4.6 lens, full HD video, all in a camera only a touch bigger than the Canon S100.

 

[kshapero]

Yes this is intriguing.

 

[bugmenot]

For a better size comparison, please refer to my previous post:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1897739&postcount=58

 

[remginop]

Re: Sony DSC-RX100
This looks very interesting indeed for those who want a pocket sized large(r) sensor camera.

One inch sensor like the Nikon 1 cameras, 20mp, 28-100 f1.8-4.6 lens, full HD video, all in a camera only a touch bigger than the Canon S100.

20 mp doesn't seem to be an advantage. still a nice camera though

 

[Bike Tourist]

Add a decent viewfinder and it gets better.

 

[lam]

$649 dollars..!!!!!

 

[boomguy57]

$649 dollars..!!!!!

Oh...I was intrigued until you brought that up. Interest over.

 

[bugmenot]

$649 dollars..!!!!!

That is downright decent compared to the price Leica charges for their Panasonic rebadged D-Lux compacts. ._. Although I agree that at a price point of $500, this would sell even more than it is now (currently sitting at #1 on Amazon overall ratings for cameras 4 days running). I am fairly certain in 4-6 months after initial release, the price will in fact come down to $500.

 

[nightfly]

Funny that it's number 1 on Amazon and it's not even shipping yet. People must be really excited. Would consider one in a few months when they're $500.

 

[Archiver]

Ha, imagine if Leica rolled this baby out. IMO it is far more suited to be a D-Lux than any of the Panasonics LX's so far, although the rumour is that the next iteration will have a similar 1" sensor.

 

[RObert Budding]

$649 dollars..!!!!!

You could buy a NEX 5N instead and wear baggier pants.

 

[lynnb]

LuLa has put up a brief impressions article about this camera http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony_rx100.shtml, likening it to a digital Rollei 35S.
Sounds like it could be a good carry-everywhere pocket camera. Will be interesting to see how it handles roll-off in the highlights.

 

[SteveM(PA)]

I got mine today. So weird to me, I'm never an early adopter of anything. However, I AM going to China in a couple months to adopt a kid, so I wanted to travel extremely light, and I need good video. The camera is nice ... slightly smaller in all dimensions than my XA (well, until the lens comes out). I still don't know what I'm doing yet with it though. jpeg bw mode, manual focus (the manual focus is pretty cool, the ring is nice and smooth):

 

[Archiver]

@SteveM - that looks really nice! Much PP, or is that straight out of the camera? The bokeh at that aperture has an interestingly triangular shape!

 

[bugmenot]

And Sony RX100 really seems like the camera to get if you want a compact ...

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony_rx100.shtml

http://www.eoshd.com/content/8499/sony-rx100-review

http://www.lesnumeriques.com/appareil-photo-numerique/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-p13445/test.html French ... kind of good preview/review ...

http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?...page=1&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=282 Korean ... but very very comprehensive ...

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/28/t...-photographers-can-love-state-of-the-art.html

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5896/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-large-1-inch-sensor-compact-review

Just thought people might like to take a look at all the reviews. I wasn't really looking to purchase one, but now I may just consider buying it.

 

[SteveM(PA)]

@SteveM - that looks really nice! Much PP, or is that straight out of the camera? The bokeh at that aperture has an interestingly triangular shape!

Oh, that is I think High Contrast B&W mode, I didn't do anything else. Hey yeah, I hadn't noticed those triangles, weird 🙂

 

[J450N]

Funny that it's number 1 on Amazon and it's not even shipping yet.

A fun game I like to play on Amazon is add something to my cart but don't buy it. Come back a week later, check the cart, and see it is more expensive. Remove it, check a week later, and it is back to the original price. Good times.

 

[Corto]

Whats not to love!

Looks like a very cool camera and I'm looking forward to see more of it in the months to come.

 

[Bill58]

I wonder why it isn't manual focus?

 

[dogbunny]

What kind of control over DoF would camera like this offer?