Product Reviews

I bought this camera only a couple of weeks ago having previously used a DSLR with extra 150-600 zoom lens. I am finding the Sony a joy- it's so easy to carry. Responsive zoom, and the AF tracking are great. I have been able to set up a custom menu to quickly find the things I like to change- single/burst shooting; focus area etc. Only downside so far is that my iMac doesn't seem to read the RAW files, but I'm sure there will be a way round that. I think this will be perfect to take on my first hopefulever guided bird to in Scotland next month.

I bought the RX100M4 and tested it a few days later. Even if the focal length is not what I have on my DSLR, the camera creates an excellent picture quality. The focus is quite fast and accurate. The quality of the 1.8 - 2.8 lens is brilliant. The features are in the menu in a logical order. I recommend the RX100M4 for all groups of photographers who look for a high quality compact camera.

This is an excellent highly portable piece of kit which will expand your photography horizons

I bought this to replace a first generation RX100 that I'd dropped and damaged. I originally thought the EVF would be a bit gimmicky in such a small camera but it's excellent. That and the moveable LCD are significant improvements. The features and handling were very familiar to me after 5 years with a mk1 RX100. The image quality remains outstanding and was the main reason I chose this over the Panasonic LX15. With a little post-processing in Lightroom to sharpen and increase the contrast the images print up very well. JPG's are good out of the camera. The meaning system still needs improvement and the absence of a manual of any sort in a £500 camera is inexcusable.

This camera was bought about 1 month ago this is my first sony so far i am pleased with this, as with everything it takes a bit of getting use to it.

Purchased to replace a mk1 this is a better camera in nearly all areas just miss the little extra Zoom but overall a superb camera.

I'm still a beginner with this ace camera but the results so far are excellent. Ploughing my way through the online instructions but haven't had enough time to get through it all yet. Perfect for popping in my pocket instead of my Nickon "beast".

Really impressed with this little camera. I make a living taking shots with my big slr cameras and wanted something pocket sized to carry when not working. I am rally impressed with the capabilities of this camera and particularly the ability to use a view finder and manual setttings when I feel like it. I may be another Sony convert !!

I bought this about two weeks a go and it been my pocket every day.

I've been using this for several months and am very happy with it. It has exceeded my expectations. Great value for a superb camera. Would prefer the grip to be better (didn't want to buy the separate grip as it wouldn't have fit in the custom case) but otherwise the design suits me fine.

I've always wanted to get a compact camera that I can point and shoot instead of a bulky camera with multiple lenses to attach. This camera is great. The colour is natural, and very high resolution.

When I first got the camera I found it difficult to use, but after buying a book on how to utilise the amazing number of features it has and lots of trial and error, I have taken some of the best pictures I have ever taken, And for capturing photos of birds it is eye-openingly good.

So happy I bought this camera. It made my christmas a very happy and memorable day,

I needed to update my LUMIX LX3 for something newer and faster. The RX100 range have always had good reviews, so I went for the mk I’ve; fast but not too expensive. It’s early days, but the camera is superb so far.

Although the controls and features are difficult to find in the menu system the quality makes up for it..

Purchased several weeks ago but have not used all it's facilities yet . Firstly it has a nice solid feel and is very compact, (although maybe too compact if like me you have large fingers). I have found the viewfinder quite difficult to align in bright light but otherwise OK. The image quality is very pleasing as is the focusing and exposure. From my very brief experience it is ideal if you don't want to carry the bulk of a DSLR but still want quality shots.

I bought this camera last month and am blown away by the quality of image, build/appearance and usability. The only reason I have given this a four star is because you WILL need to buy the case for this - it’s a beautiful piece of kit and needs protecting if you’re going to using a lot - so would have been nice (for the price) to have had the case included. Overall - BUY IT - you will not be disappointed.

I was delighted with the product but totally disappointed at the very poor and scant set of instructions in the Guide Book. It proved necessary to buy a separate guide book dedicated to this model so that I could start to understand all the tools at my disposal. This prevents me from giving a 5 star rating.

As an actual camera I don't have any problem, but the ability to transfer photos from camera to smartphone doesn't work properly.  Sony customer services have been  abysmal and of very little help. I have, in the end, had to contact the place I purchased from. They have been of great help. I don't think i would buy or recommend Sony in the future.

amazing one，It is a wonderful camera with good picture quality

I bought this as my go anywhere camera to keep in my coat pocket. It's a little larger than I'd like but the features, picture quality and especially electronic viewfinder really sell it. I'm also chuffed with its video capabilities which are better than my DSLR. It was the right choice.

I love it and take it everywhere. It really is a superb little camera. There is only one drawback and that concerns the supposed WiFi. It is so complicated that only a rocket scientist could make it work. Why you have to create an access point whatever that means. Why can't it connect to any other WiFi system by simply entering the password? I still haven't managed it am quite computer literate.

I have not had this camera long but it is proving to be what I had hoped. I needed something close to a DSLR but much more portable. I take this when out cycling. It fits in my back pocket. I enjoy shooting RAW and JPEG with it. Obviously there are limitations such as lack of interchangable lenses etc. but it has advanced features and will keep me learning for some time yet. Very pleased with it so far

I wanted to take great pictures, but needed something that was small enough to be with me ALL the time. The RX100 is perfect for this. Stunning images, nice wide aperture, 4K video and all completely customisable once you've got used to the menus. All in all, the best camera I've ever owned and now I'll never miss those magic moments.

I bought this with the hope to left my (sony) handycam home during traveling. Almost perfect for me because much more easy to care. But there is still one problem....I'm not able to zoom all details I used to do during my city trips and vacations !!!

I bought this camera a month ago and so far I loved it!

This can't fully match my DSLRs for image quality and flexibility but it can still produce excellent pictures and, most importantly, is with me most of the time, so I actually take those pictures! Given its size and cost I'm very impressed with the image quality, the auto focus and accuracy of exposure (with sensible intervention from me). It's a pity the camera doesn't come with a front grip (which I had to buy as an extra). For me, a viewfinder is essential and this one is good, though fiddly to pull into position; but I guess that's the only way to fit so much into such a small unit. I think this has been one of my best buys in the field of photography.

I bought this because my previous cameras were so bulky I ended up never having them with me at the right time. With this pocket camera I was able to bring it with me every day of my trip to Peru. I was truly stunned with the image quality, and found it very easy to use. I'd love to share some of the wonderful pictures I got from Machu Picchu, but this review site wont let me upload photos bigger than 5MB lol

Low light and great picture quality. happy with the results.

I have used it extensively since purchasing the camera.

I have had this camera a couple of weeks and changed from a Nikon FX camera, whilst I have excellent shots sometimes but find the sony menus complicated and it really takes some time to learn, but I have been assured that perseverance is the key.. The photo was a practice shot hand held. A very comfortable camera to hold and no too heavy. It is very expensive.

I bought the cam 2 weeks ago, to have an alternative to my iphone cam. Good pictures, 4K video and low light results. Ui and App connectivity could be very better.

Haven’t yet got to know the camera fully but so far no complaints, but it does need a touch screen

Only had the camera a week or so and had very little opportunity to test it out fully. However the results I have had have been very impressive. Handling is also good, I particularly like the position of the control ring. Battery life is not so impressive so always worth having a charged spare in your pocket.

I spent a long time researching pocket cameras and decided on this one, despite it not being the latest model. It was a good decision as otherwise I would have paid a lot for for features I would probably not have used that much.

I bought this two weeks ago specifically for digiscoping - it was recommended for use with my spotting scope. It's the most sophisticated camera I've ever owned, but I'm having little problem finding my way around and finding a group of settings that give me the best digiscoped images I've yet to take. I particularly find the viewfinder very useful in sunlight.

Purchased to upgrade from a mark1 much better camera I fitted a front grip which is absolutely essential- don’t know why it’s not fitted as standard- the only thing I miss is a longer zoom that has now been addresssed in the upcoming Mark 6 but other than that it’s a superb camera.

Had this a few weeks now as an add on to a DSLR which I am finding to heavy to carry round my neck. The Sony RX100M4 is a cracking little camera. My only disappointment is the short zoom. It could have been a bit longer but otherwise am well pleased

About the best camera you can get in this field and I did a lot of research before opting for this model. Two minor niggles: first, it doesn't come complete with the plastic grip, which you have to buy separately; second, there's no quick way to do multiple deletes. Otherwise, though, it's everything you need and much more, with so many options you almost get swamped by them. Great camera and even the weight is satisfyingly solid, great monitor and EVF. Haven't taken many pictures yet as I'm still new to it but the ones I have done have come out really well. You can do Auto or Manual and a load of other stuff in between. Would recommend.

Fits in my jeans pocket and the 1 inch sensor gives great image quality so cropping is not a problem.I use for all types of shots- Bands,nights out,days out,long night exposures and landscapes.

I have only had this camera a few weeks and I am so glad I made the discussion to buy it. My Canon became to big and heavy for my arthritic hands, so the Sony is a delight to use with lovely pictures.

Everything is fantastic, but I can't create account to download an apps. I live in Poland witch is on the support list, so I don't know what's wrong...

Superb quality. Wonderful results. Worth every penny.

This was an unexpected present and thus it has taken time to get round to writing this review. As it is, much of the review will be limited to handling and performance as opposed to picture quality, as I have yet to edit edit photos taken with it. However, reviewing what pictures I have taken on a TV would suggest that quality will be good. Out of the box the camera is impressively small for something with so many features. In the hand it feels solid and weighty but not overly so. Control buttons are small and set almost flush with the camera body. this makes them hard to find when you have your eye to the EVF (electronic viewfinder) again I expect with time and practice this will become less of an issue. The mode dial feels solid with a positive click and I have not inadvertently change the camera mode in transport or in use. To get the best of all the cameras features you will need a SDXC memory card U3 or equivalent. For such a small camera were space is such a premium I was surprised that it did not accept micro memory cards without an adapter. Setting up the camera to my preferences took some time, the age old issue of the sony menu system did not help as did the lack of a touch screen. That said once you get to know the menu system it does become a lot easier. Being able to map buttons to your preferences helps set the camera up the way you want it. But not all functions a can be mapped to all buttons. For example the eye detection can only be mapped to wither the centre or “C” buttons. The control ring also has a number of options. Set in auto it is semi intelligent it’s function varying with whatever mode you are in, eg in Aperture priority or manual mode it will change aperture in programme mode it will alter aperture and speed to correctly expose and so on, if you wish other option such as zoom control or others you will find them in the control ring option set. However, you can not set the camera to remember a preference in any of the three available memory modes. You should note that if you switch the mode dial guide off, than selecting which of the two auto modes (intelligent auto or superior auto) to use becomes a little harder. So if you do intend to use these auto modes often I suggest that you either leave the mode dial guide on or leave the shoot mode option in the function menu set. This that gives you access to 12 functions at the press of the Fn button. Otherwise you will find yourself having to dive into the the full menu if you wish to switch between auto modes. In use the camera is a great it gives you most of the control you would wish for or allows you to shoot in full auto. I have small to medium sized hands how someone with larger hand would far iI can not say but they might find it a little harder to use than I. As I said above at present I am finding it hard to find buttons when using the EVF. The EVF is a very good feature and particularly useful in bright light. I like that the camera switches on if you pop up the EVF, just remember to then pull it out to actually use it. Like so much of the camera you can control what happens when you take your eye away from the EVF or shut it down. This may sound like a small thing but it is very useful features in some situations. As with most EVFs you can also review photos in the EVF. Focus acquisition is quick in almost all lighting situation and the eye focus is an impressive and helpful focus mode. To get the best from the focusing ability of the camera you do need to become familiar with sony’s focusing modes and drive modes. I do miss touch focus whilst this is on the apps the screen on the camera itself is not touch sensitive and I do miss this feature it would be particularly useful in combination with the evf. Metering is accurate providing well exposed shots control through exposure compensation gives +- 3 stops enough for most purposes and there is a good selection of bracketing option should you wish to do your own HDR photos or are just unsure of the exposure you want. On the down side you can not Link metering to focus point or select where you would like spot metering to occur, not a deal breaker as you you can set a button to auto exposure lock (AEL) but it would be nice to have. On TV as I’ve already said the shots look good the 24mm to 70mm lens produce what seems to be good crisp images. For some the lens may not f have enough reach and maybe 24mm to 105mm would be better. Also others will point out that the maximum aperture of f1.8 is only available at 24mm at all other focal length it is f2 or above. Both to a small extent limiting it usefulness as a premium travel camera but that should distract from what it can produce. Finally whilst I have download some apps from play memories and played with them I am yet to use them. What I will say is download the smart control app from the playmemories store it is free and appears to offer more functionality than the one pre installed on the camera. Maybe I’ll return and update this review once I’ve edited some photos but so far this is a mightily impressive camera, that I believe anyone would be happy with. Would I have got the Mark 5 instead... of that am not sure, so far probably not. Do I already have a wish list for any new marks oh yes but I’ll save that for later.

The camera is packed with features and feels very well made.

Only owned this camera for a couple of week and I am still trying to work my way around all the options in the menus. I would only request 2 changes, a decent downloadable manual and a seamless wireless transfer to mobile device. Have a look at how Nikon do this with the D750 (wireless) and for all their cameras on the manual side. It's not a cheap product and no detailed product manual that you can download to your phone...could do better Sony.

Highly recommend if you want the ultimate point and shoot camera which fits in your pocket. Wish Sony chucked in the camera protection case in the price and package. For me taking good pictures was a priority , the 4K video is a bonus so if you want to do more longer 4K video then I would suggest other options. its a bit pricey but am sure they will make further developments and this one will go down in price.

I bought this a few weeks ago after some of the best reviews I Have ever read for any product. It is slowly revealing its hidden mysteries to me, but it rewards the patient. It is the most expensive and most sophisticated camera I have ever owned - I guess I like it fine, so far!

I've used another very good make of camera for over 40 years, finally breaking free from my default choice, something I could never previously envisage. I'm so glad I did. The picture quality of this Sony is every bit as good as my other camera and it has all the features I would ever want or need. The Sony is easier to use and, a big advantage this, it has true pocketability and solidity without undue weight. That means that, once again, I carry my camera everywhere, something I had stopped doing. This camera is not only perfect for me, it is a great camera in its own right.

Such amazing picture quality in a small body. Packed full of features like slow mo and the pop up flash and view finder. Great results all the time thanks to the quality Zeiss lens and stacked CMOS sensor. Highly recommended.

Would not work straight from the box. Could not record 4k even with a recommended Sony card. It has been returned to store. I'm further research it seems these cameras have serious issues with memory cards.

Hi I bought the M1 when it came out and boy it takes great photos but that was a few years ago and it’s now a bit battered. Upgraded to M4. Looked at M3 & M5, but iv was the best price/spec compromise. It’s like the original, but just a bit better in almost every way Best feature is probably min ss on auto iso. Menu is exactly the same as original so easy peasy I also have a6000 and regard myself as keen photographer This camera will not let you down. You can control it, but as a point and shoot, it has no equals. Picture quality is fantastic and you can crop and crop without it affecting print quality

The camera is pin sharp, light (ish) and reasonably user friendly (I've moved from Canon) but the user guide is brief,flimsy and not sufficiently detailed.

I recently decided to switch systems to Sony, and have had my eye on an RX100 as a secondary or family camera for a while. After weighing up the features of each version of the RX100 I deviced on this as it offers so much without being the most expensive. I used it over Christmas, got oads of amazing photos of my 2 year old opening his presents, super slow motion of snow, and crisp winter parks. The lens is stunning, even wide open at 1.8 it's amazingly sharp, I tried an astrophotography shot one night, 10 seconds, ISO100 F1.8 and it's the sharpest starfield I've ever taken. Every other lens is hard to focus, or has coma towards the edges, this is perfect. I haven't had a clear night since to do more, but I can't wait! It's great in low light, high ISO performance rivals my previous APSC mirrorless system, and the OSS makes it even better. Looking at the RAW files in Capture One (the free Sony version!) you can see loads of detail, and dynamic range, being able to get lovely photos of my boy being read a story by firelight next to the Christmas tree without a flash, while zoomed in fully was quite unexpected. The build is great, it feels very solid, the EVF and screen are both superb, and the NFC/wifi and Android app make sharing photos quickly very easy. It lasted me about 5 days of shooting over Christmas before dropping to about 50% battery, so that seems very good too. My only negative to report is that its crams so much into such a small body that it can be a bit overwhelming at first. It's seriously impressive, showing people the popup flash, tilting screen and then a popup viewfinder, then super slow motion video, the photo quality, the normal video... it's just awesome. I highly recommend this camera, and that probably goes for any in the range too. This is the kind of camera you do replace a DSLR with, you can take this anywhere and getting stunning photos.

Sony invented this super-compact camera type, and still leads the field with sensor quality and smart technology. But it's still difficult to use RX100s except as a rather dumb 'point and shoot' camera. Instead of adding ever more features to this already feature-overloaded model, some thought should be given to ergonomics and to more advanced photographers using this as a second or third camera. Ergonomically, it's still a mess and difficult to hold without a grip. And the features you are always adding are often difficult to access or use properly. And still no control dial for aperture??!! You could always disable it for beginners... And still no way to attach filters without clumsy glue-ons? Silly. Would a tiny screw thread hurt?! The fact that each iteration costs more also erodes the long-term VFM of this product.

Bought a couple of weeks ago, very pleased. Takes very good pictures out of the box, but allows full range of control, as on a SLR. Full use will take time to learn, as I am moving from a point and shoot camera, but pleased that I have.

Glad I chose this, beautifully made and packed with functions, the quality of processed pictures is excellent

Doesn't disappoint when taking pictures at night, really impressed.