Let's get rid of the most obvious con with this camera; IT'S SOOO DAMNED EXPENSIVE! So why did I buy it, because for its diminutive size its a video and photographic powerhouse. Sure it has compromises; sensor size, max aperture, the list could go on if you want to get silly if you expect the magicians at Sony to quantum engineer a full frame megazoom camera into a pocket camera. The image quality is as good as a 1" sensor currently gets, the zoom range is all you need for at least 90% of situations, the AF is amazing. The built in mics/audio not bad, plug in a decent external and its a game changer, I've used with a Rode stereo videomic pro, Zoom H1n and blink 500 wireless lavalier mics, all with great success. The 4k video is very good, and for me, even up to iso 1600/3200 acceptable for my life and holiday vlogging. I had been using a Panasonic FZ2000 with an Osmo Pocket and Insta360 One X but the Panny just added so much to my bag that it started to interfere with the spontaneity of life events, I aim to record these events well but not go for a Spielberg production, The sony is small and stealthy enough to do just that, but it's so damned expensive..., but it's the most compact photo/video powerhouse you can currently get, so yes, I bought it and the only regret is the kidney I had to sell to buy it 😭😭😭 As a final note, the build quality, as with all the RX100 series (from the original version I still have to this Mark 7), is excellent. The image quality is very slightly better than my original Mark 1 but we're talking pixel peeping here so unless you want the zoom range 4k video and mic input, look at the other RX100's or the ZV1 (I considered that for the latter two features but the short zoom range didn't cut it for me). Battery life is chronic, but having owned numerous compact and mirrorless system cameras over the years this becomes a fact of life but the greedy little Sony and its equally tiny battery warrants the need for backup batteries almost at all times. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Upgrded from the Mk4 which I loved and still use as it takes great still pictures. The 4k and HD video is great but no mic input makes getting good sound a bit more complicated This version is better for my needs in many ways. I shoot a lot of 4k wildlife video and this little camera does a quite amazing job. I have a Sony fdr-ax100e and an fdr-ax53 4k camcorders and this camera does the job equally well and better than those two bigger cams. The 200mm lens is what swung it for me and having a mic input. You can get a good used one for about half the retail price now on ebay if you are patient and keep a watch for a good one. That makes it a real bargain in my book. I dont find the lack of a ND filter a problem. My one has a 52mm filter adaptor fitted and it lets me use a variable ND filter when required. I use a polarizing filter often too so adding that adaptor was a must. Another must is to buy one of those rubber add on grips! The body is small and quite slick and adding that grip makes all the difference.The menu is complicated (more so than my Mk4 but over time if you sit and play around with it regularly, you soon get the hang of it and then becomes intuitive..Read full review
Verified purchase: No
Despite a slower aperture, this camera is the best small point and shoot there is!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
A big learning curve for me to use in manual mode but great in automatic. Great video. Heavier than I thought but it is a quality piece of kit made of metal.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best-selling in Digital Cameras
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Digital Cameras