Every Photographer Should Have This Camera In Their Pocket 

Every RU-vidrs should stop making this title

I'm never sure why people bring up the X100 series cameras in the context of the RX100 series or the Canon G7X. The X100 series cameras are significantly larger and heavier than these sub compacts. It's just in a different category, in my mind. All that said, absolutely great video!!!

I have a full frame Sony A7 but I use my RX100 v and vii for all my vacation photos. The v is excellent but I broke down and bought the vii for the 200mm equivalent reach. It is very versatile and has the high end Sony sensor from their high end full frame, but having said that, I think the v has a better result in many situations. They are small enough to take both with me and use the same batteries. For an amateur they cost a lot but so does everything one needs/wants for full frame cameras too. At some point I’ll sell my full frame gear, just don’t feel like hauling it around anymore.

I wanted to get into concert photography and was debating between the RX100VA vs. the MkVII. I used to own the VA version, but I tried renting out the MkVII for a concert and was blown away by how good the low light still was! Even at 200mm, f4.5, the shots were pretty good, given the sensor size.

As a full frame Nikon z8 shooter, I love my RX100 for travelling. I own the RX100va and the RX100m7. Sometimes I only take the m7, sometimes I take the va or both, depends on the occasion. I was in Brazil recently with my m7. Even though I made many pictures with my iphone at a conference, I used preferably the m7 at concerts, street and touristic places 😊

I like my RX100 VA but sometimes, it fails to focus correctly when shooting landscapes. And macro capabilities should be better :)

i had these rx100 m3 way back 2018, sold and switch to fuji system , and recently got the zv1 same feeling as rx100 m3

Love my RX100, it fits on my belt and it doesn’t look like a “big” camera, obviously it’s not and people ignore it not knowing it has big camera performance BUT nothing feels as nice as larger format cameras.

It really is a specialized niche for a camera that's pocketable and has no viewfinder and has to compete with phones, which are getting better all the time. And there you also have the Ricoh GR, which is slimmer and lighter weight and has a bigger sensor.

I actually just sold my RX100 ii on ebay, I was a little shocked that it went for $400 but that says a lot about how awesome and wanted this little camera is. BUT as awesome as this camera is, I honestly prefer my Lumix LX7 over it which is why I sold my Sony. Compared to my LX7, the only thing I miss about the Sony is the pocketability

I've had the RX100V ("V" is Roman Numeral "Five") since 2017, have taken thousands of photos and videos with it, and it's the camera i always have with me. Thanks for your review!

I’m still using my RX100 mkII simply because: hot shoe. I use it a LOT with OCF and am really bummed the newer gen RX100 omitted the mmi hot shoe. If the hot shoe returns to the RX100 series, I’ll finally upgrade.

I have got RX100VI but I think RX100V or RX100VA would be better due to its aperture. I would probably sacrifice the longer zoom... But I have one comment regarding the dynamic range. It really is very poor when compared to APS-C or even FF and you have to work really hard with DRO or HDR to solve high-contrast situations. Managing dynamic range in each complicated lighting situation is crucial skill if you have RX100...

This is my favorite iteration of the rx100!! I just wish it had either a touchscreen or joystick haha. But yes most of my pics from my Tokyo trip last year were on this camera. No regrets.

Another RX1000 fan. Great! I got hooked on with the ZV1 and now have an RX 100VII as side, I guess the V is like a mix between the two.

It's just soooooo old. People just were hating on Leica keeping MFT for their new D Lux 8, and this has 1 Inch... With Sony's possibilites, I'd hope they went for APS-C (as Sony won't start with MFT now) in a new model to truly go for Ricoh GRs.

Would absolutely love to see how you use this in different environments!! 😍

The Ricoh GRiii & iiiX are just as small. I was considering an rx100 but my Ricoh is so small i could not justify it. Even though there is no zoom range

Great video, I have the vii and it is my go everywhere camera! Its limitations are far outweighed by its advantages!

I choose The Step Brother of rx100 - zv1:) The same camera, but with flip screen and really nice video features

I have this camera as my daily carry. Gave me really good results in a concert that I recently went to.

I went with the mark 7 for a b cam to my a7s iii and got the g7x mark ii for photos. All of them are capable and I have fun shooting with all my cameras :)

Certainly it's a great pocket camer. I'm a sony a7iii shooter, i use my old Nikon P330 for daily and street photography. Sony rx100 will my my next pocket camera for sure

Great review!!! Computational phone photography, uh, it just keeps getting worse; trying to do more.

I am a camera newbie and have been researching best camera for photos for vacation. I know nothing about color grading (don’t have the time to learn right now) and would love a compact camera with gorgeous photos right out of the camera. Every brand I look at has so many trade offs. I’m surprised the Sony RX100 VII only has a flip up screen vs. a screen that flips out. 😔

Does it have an built in intervalometer, or any sort of time lapse feature?

Ive got an rx100 vii which while i love it i dont use it much. I’m probably just spoilt for options as out and about I usually grab my g9ii with a 14-140 lens as I just love editing 10bit footage over the 8bit on rx100 cameras. I did get a waterproof housing for the rx100 which works great. It’s amazing having a 200mm lens underwater or for filming surfing. Although I don’t do it often……actually I’m gonna get my arse of the couch and head down the beach with it and a wetty. (Sunny coast qld) Cheers for the video man

As intrigued as I am with the RX100, I realistically only see my pocket / belt access camera as a pocket cleanser camera; and so far, nothing within my preferences beats the OG Powershot G9 in that role Newer RX100s really start to challenge or even out-do my primary A6300 though 😂😭

I was going to buy this camera when I realised sony also made phones! Their xperia devices are pretty impressive and I am planning to buy the 5 VI when it comes out.

It does look nice. I already like my Lumix LX100M2 tho.

I noticed that you have Peak Design anchor links on your camera -do you use a Leash with it? I still have not found a really good way to carry my RX100 V(a) . I did put Sony's optional grip on it ,though and that was a game changer for the ergonomics.

Thanks but Ive rented and shot with several of these pocket cameras and even owned a few, I still see zero reason to pay the money they want for them over using my iPhone 15 pro max. I can run different apps that simulate anything from a disposable camera and a Polaroid up to classic rangefinder and MF cameras. They even have an app now that looks like the top of a Fuji camera with all the mode dials giving you full manual control. It also has all the Fuji film simulations like Classic Chrome, Classic Neg etc...and you can make your own recipes in the app. I also get a 13mm-120mm focal range and I can share anything I want right from my phone. On top of that, I can shoot 4k 60P video in ProRes with excellent IBIS. I can also connect my phone directly to any number of portable printers I have and then shoot and print photos anywhere and give them to people. Smartphones are just far more versatile and you already have one in your pocket.

Great viddy. I have the iv and really enjoy it. Even take it to weddings sometimes. Fun cam.

I had this camera & returned it after 1 week. It’s slow to power-on and zoom/focus. You’ll miss the shot unless the camera is already zoomed out. It’s not like having a small mirrorless Sony A7CR with a prime lens, which gets going instantaneously.

this video made me decide to take my rx100 on holiday with me next week, ill see how it compares to my Canon M50

Bro looks like lando Norris

a contender with this camera to be strongly considered is the Canon G7x mark iii. Same censor, same megapixel, and cheaper.

I’m an rx100 fan. I currently own a III and VII. A shame Sony has seemingly stopped developing new models. I’ll be bringing my VII and Fuji X100 VI on vacation soon. I can easily fit both in a fanny pack.

The original ZV 1 basically is the same specs without EVF, flash and RAW… 😮

" . . . in THEIR pockets as an everyday camera," not "in THERE pockets as THERE every day camera."

Why you only mention M IV and under and not M VI or the last M VII (with more Zoom)? The M V was the last with ND Filter. I have a ZV-1 a Vlog Variante of the RX100 Series, technically sitting between M V and M VII . The picture quality is good, Video Quality also. But having no built in flash is a let down.

You mentioned RX100 m VII but actually do you think that its bigger dynamic range can be a disadvantage? Do you recommend RX100 m VII anyway? Can you put ND filter on RX100 VII Btw, great video 😊

Ricoh GR3(x) is miles better for photography. RX100 is bulkier. Although it shoots well, I had issues with more than one software bugs, including when my M3 got bricked by a faulty firmware update. Sony just doesn't make user-friendly software (and I don't see it discussed enough, tbh). It makes crap software that bricks your products and slows down older products just past warranty expiration. They aim to have you buy new product as often as possible. I can't support this greed.

You’ve blown up the internet!

You cooked with this video, great job

what do you think about the ZV1 ? similar portability, but much newer processors etc... the flip out LCD makes it bigger, but only marginal... would love to know your thought?

👍This is “the” ski camera - but iPhone 14/15 now creeping into its space. Popped mine in a neoprene sleeve for extra padding, weatherproof and insulation.

Hey, awesome video. How did you do that ring transition between photos? Is it a stock transition from a specific program or a template that can be applied?

Too many haters. Keep doing your thing bro. Iv learned a lot on this vid

love the color grading in your photos :) do you use some specific presets or do you color grade them by yourself? :) great content btw :) P.S. i have used Lumix LX15 (with Leica lens 24-70 f1.4-2.8), but it always had that digital oversharpen look

Hummm spec-wise mark 5 sounds really similar to the ZV1 🤔

The photos you showed with the little Sony are really good-looking, but I'd like to see a head-to-head comparison with a modern iPhone in a variety of conditions. Maybe do that when the 16 Pro is out at the end of September?

Great covert camera. Good glass.

How’d you get the peak design connectors to fit on your rx100 ? I emailed Peak design and the rep told me to buy metal links or something to make them attach. While before I thought they made smaller connectors that fit through if you emailed them about the problem.

Io ho la versione 6 e confermo tutto! Credo che questa fotocamera sia una delle migliori per la Street Photo !!!

Dude picture profile and mine shoots like a Fuji

But how did you get the peak anchor on it??

Wrong a photographer should carry the camera that they happy with, regardless of brand, model etc.

I liked mine until it stopped working.

Great overview, brilliant summary. My wallet does not thank you however! ;)

I bought RX 10. It can shoot better photos, but carrying it is painful.

My version one has developed a fault, it switches on by itself, I turn it off and after about a minute come on again, worse when it’s in my pocket, bag etc. have taken battery out and reinserted whilst on, re initialised it but nothing fixes it. So now I take the battery out when not in use, any ideas to fix it please?

I’m in the market for a small camera. The price of a used RX100 m5 is similar to that of a ZV1 (original version) - how do they compare do you think?

I had the 100V, it had terrible image quality at 70mm, I got rid of it, a real disappointment, over hyped camera imo.

It is so cute.

Yup got one in the mk iv

I think everyone should have this expensive of a camera with them all the time. Many however would need to spend all that money on their main camera. Or rent.

When anyone says a pocketable camera, my mind goes straight to Ricoh GR. Sorry bro

Swipe up if you live in NorCal for a x100vi trade for a rx100. The x100vi does beautiful shots BUT DAMN ITS BIGGER THAN I THOUGHT.

I dont like pocketable cameras because when i have a camera on me it will never be in my pocket. 😂

SOLD

So many things to have.

I had difficulty putting the PD Anchors inside this camera small landyard hole. How did you do it?

What does it have that high-end 3-camera mobile phones don’t have?

I prefer the Rioch Gr111

This is RU-vid a video platform. How does it do in video?

How did you get the peak design loops into your RX100? I have one but the lugs on it are too narrow for the peak deign loops to pass through!

Canon Powershot G12 >

I bought a LX10/15 for that reason

No. They should have a Ricoh GRIII

Mak 5?

I never liked the usability of Sony cameras. It’s just not user friendly for me compared to other manufacturers like Fuji or Nikon.

Where is that ND filter function?

what about lumix tz60?

It´s a little compact camera, nothing special. I would leave it at home and bring a true camera at any time.

yeah, what happened to great small cameras like this? they all turned bigger and expensive

❤

Lumix LX 10 for me......

Bokeh better on canon g

Worthless hype cameras. Just use your phone if you dont want to drag a camera around

Sh*t image quality unless on sunny days. Get a Ricoh GR3 instead - no comparison at all

How did you edit the images?

It’s not 1 inch.

Why is not vii

The camera that should be in your pocket is a smartphone. The only time I would consider a compact camera over a smartphone is if it had a good extended zoom range and useful features.

8:18 Unfortunately the RX100v can no longer beat the modern smartphones.. Except when you use flash

nah delete this. I dont want anyone else buying this cam.

ew iphones??? Theres way better phones out there for photography.

ricohs better

As intrigued as I am with the RX100, I realistically only see my pocket / belt access camera as a pocket cleanser camera; and so far, nothing within my preferences beats the OG Powershot G9 in that role Newer RX100s really start to challenge or even out-do my primary A6300 though 😂😭