Couple of additional thought about the RX100.
For years I have always carried a P&S camera with me. Since the digital age, I upgraded in this order:
Panasonic LX1
Panasonic LX3
Canon S95 (gave to my daughter)
Canon S100
Now the Sony RX100
It is by a long way much better than any of the previous. As shown by examples in this thread, if your camera is working correctly the IQ is fantastic.
Jpg straight out of the camera are beautiful. High ISO images are quite usable.
My only compliant is that it is a bit slow to turn off and on. But if you have used any of the cameras listed above and like the way these little cameras feel and work, then you will love the RX100. Personally I love the smooth finish and do not think if needs a grip added. I do think the price is a bit high, but Sony had a promotion that included a free $85 case, and if you qualify an 10% educational discount when I bought mine last month.
FYI, mine says made in china. But so was my ipad, iphone, and Macbook Pro and these are all top quality products!
For years I have always carried a P&S camera with me. Since the digital age, I upgraded in this order:
Panasonic LX1
Panasonic LX3
Canon S95 (gave to my daughter)
Canon S100
Now the Sony RX100
It is by a long way much better than any of the previous. As shown by examples in this thread, if your camera is working correctly the IQ is fantastic.
Jpg straight out of the camera are beautiful. High ISO images are quite usable.
My only compliant is that it is a bit slow to turn off and on. But if you have used any of the cameras listed above and like the way these little cameras feel and work, then you will love the RX100. Personally I love the smooth finish and do not think if needs a grip added. I do think the price is a bit high, but Sony had a promotion that included a free $85 case, and if you qualify an 10% educational discount when I bought mine last month.
FYI, mine says made in china. But so was my ipad, iphone, and Macbook Pro and these are all top quality products!