Sony RX100 III

 

Sony's RX100 was one of the most loved compact cameras and has universally been praised by critics; so much so that was the 'editor's pick' of many coveted tech publications in 2012.  

Design :

The RX100 III continues to look classy with its all-black plastic and metal body. The biggest changes are the inclusion of an electronic viewfinder (EVF) in the body and the exclusion of the hotshoe.

 Features and Specifications: 

 Inside the RX100 III is a 1-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor. Take that, all you 1/2.3-inch sensors! This means that it can capture a very wide canvas but on the other hand Sony has made a compromise on the telephoto end - a good 30mm has been shaved off. The RX100 III can capture images at 20.1 megapixels. It uses the new Bionz X processor which can also be found in the higher end Sony RX10 and in the A7 mirrorless camera. There is no internal memory but the Sony supports a truckload of storage media types, including Memory Stick Duo and microSD. 

The LCD is tiltable and that adds to the versatility of the RX100 III. There is an ugly bezel around it which isn't uniform in width on each side. The 1,228,800-dot TFT LCD screen display is crystal clear with great colours, and is quite legible in sunlight too. On the other hand, viewing angles take a hit since the screen is very reflective. 

Performance and Software

To date, this is the best camera we have tested in our lab. The RX100 III wowed us with its performance in our ISO test. Noise started creeping in only at ISO 6400. Even at IS0 12800, the camera's processor managed to smooth out images. As long as one doesn't use photos at 100 percent of their size, almost all the ISO levels work well. Take a look at the samples below to see for yourself.  

Price: Rs. 54,990