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As a big Sony fan and owner of the RX100M2, I was happy to see some features I wanted incorporated into the M3 which was the tipping point to me forking out my dough and buying this. Initially, I was disappointed somewhat disappointed with the reduced zoom but not anymore as I'm quite happy with the low light quality. This camera does take excellent pictures and the F2.8 does well in low light situation when zoom all the way out. The ability to take 3:2 is new and the camera seems to process the picture lot faster. There are now new options for video recording format. Battery wise, it's near identical and the difference is non meaningful. Size and weight between the M2 and M3, it's near identical. Both use the same battery and battery charger. The M3 has a flip out screen so you can do selfies. The M3 EVF feature was one I was really looking forward to, but it's a big disappointment. Previously with my M2, I had an external EVF hooked up to it which works well but made the camera harder to carry. When you slide up the EVF the camera will automatically turn on, and when your done, you push it down and the camera lens retract and turn off. Sounds good? Not really. What Sony did not mention is that when using the EVF, not only do you have to pop it up, but you have to pull the EVF towards you to adjust the diopter EVERYTIME, else it will be out of focus. Can you imagine how inconvenience this will be? Sony should have put a small diopter dial. The other problem is that the EVF is so small it is very hard to make out any of the letters/numbers. In other words, I find the EVF practically useless.. In the beginning, I missed the M2 zoom but now, I prefer the faster F/1.8 instead. I don't find myself zooming beyond the 70mm range and for the few shots that I missed (vs the many I take within the 24mm-70mm range) I can live with it. After over 1000 pictures, I see that the picture quality with the M3 (especially in low light performance) is far superior than the M2. I've decided to keep this camera and my M2 is out on eBay! UPDATE: 09/10/2014 So after taking over 2000 pictures on with the M3, I've come to really appreciate the performance of this camera. First my whining about the longer zoom has stopped. I'm quite happy with the M3 reduced zoom and to be honest, I haven't missed it. But there were some shots that I did get and it was because of the F/1.8. At around 7:00PM, in the garage with only natural light, I was amazed at the clarity of the pictures the M3 was able to capture. My neighbor with a Nikon D800 (she had the standard F/3.5-F/6.0 lens) had a hard time adjusting the various settings to get the ideal shot and by that time, the "Happy Birthday" song was over and the candles were blown and I was able to pull off close to 15 snapshots. The bokeh on this is also amazing; you can see the separation and different strands on black hair in outdoor photo's.... As for the EVF, well I'm still not happy about the two step process (pop up and then you have to pull it towards you) but I've come to accept it. Overall, you do get a lot features for such a small pocket camera. now the only question is (since the RX10 was just reduced to $999) will you spend $799 for the M3 or spend $999 for the RX10? Or, just get both!

This camera fits the bill for my needs and works perfectly. There are a few things about this camera that swayed me vs. the competition. I looked at many cameras before deciding which one to buy. The canon cameras which I was going to buy have a few problems that steer me from them, for example the Canon G7X does not accept aftermarket batteries and can only charge via a dock charger. I am not spending fifty dollars for a camera battery when the original runs out, I will use my old AA battery camera if I have to in that case. Many people report noise in videos from the mechanism on the canon cameras. This camera charges by USB and of course you have the option to use the dock charger of your choice if you wish, if you don't have a dock charger they are available cheaply here on amazon. More options for charging is always better. The USB can charge with any android phone charger and mini USB cable. I tried several and they all work. Nikon is nice and everything but apparently those require a specific adapter to use so you will have to make room for that and the cable on your charging strips. I can verify that this camera takes aftermarket batteries just fine, and they are very cheap, in the tune of around five to ten dollars each. Since a single battery will likely last for at least a year or more at minimum that is a great value. A camera is useless with a bad battery or without a battery or one that does not function properly, so its pointless to buy something that won't accept aftermarket batteries especially with an item this expensive I expect the camera to last me many years. I don't mind if the battery doesn't show properly on the meter, I haven't gotten that far with the camera yet, its easy enough to change it out with a spare in a very short amount of time and keep right on shooting. This is a fast camera, that means it takes a snapshot very quickly, therefore it would be ideal for real world use and families with kids, there is very little lag time between when you hit the button and when the picture is taken. I don't think you can find a faster camera of this size. If you need to catch something quickly, this is your camera. Its easy to use, I had no problem adjusting to it. The flash seems to be made out of metal which is good, the hinges are metal which is good. You do have to flip the flash up with a switch and push it back down manually. I recommend using a light touch on this, as it does feel delicate but I don't think I will have a problem with that, again the hinges are made of metal so it should last. The flash can be angled if you hold it in the position you want to keep it in while shooting the picture, not that difficult to do if you need to do it. Some people might need this feature so I am mentioning it here. The Sony RX100 MK2 has a tilting screen but cannot tilt into the selfie position making it pretty pointless in my opinion (I spent a long time trying to figure this one out so I figured I would write it here). If you want a camera that tilts into the selfie position you must buy this one, the MK3 or one of the newer versions. The original Sony RX100 doesn't have a tilting screen at all. The screen on the MK3 does tilt down about halfway as well. The screen feels delicate but the hinges are made of metal so again, they should be fine. Just use a light touch on it and you should be fine. I haven't tried the viewfinder much yet but it does pop up when you hit the button or switch, when you put the viewfinder down the camera turns off, might be minor thing for some people. I guess my only complaint is the grip accessory, its just too expensive. Its a NEEDED accessory and at $14 its literately a 2 inch piece of rubber with some adhesive on the back. Its easily the most expensive accessory I ever bought ever for anything. But I guess if someone is buying a camera that costs $700+ then an extra $14 isn't that big of a deal.... Update: I have to update this, this camera takes video with absolutely stunning quality, that is the only way to describe it, when playing the video back, it looks like you are actually there. I have never seen a camera produce such stunning video and I highly doubt there are many cameras on the market that can produce a video like this camera can. This camera captured my summer memories perfectly. The camera is sturdy and the battery lasts a long time, it got me through an entire day at a theme park where I took many pictures and made many videos and still had a little bit of battery left at the end of the day. You can probably take 200 photos easy and film a bunch of short videos and you will still have life left. I filmed a 10 min video and it held up great. I also filmed a couple local bands and even at night with bright lights the video was absolutely stunning. It works great in low light and indoors.

This little camera is fantastic! I cannot believe the quality of photos I get with a compact camera. It is easy to use in manual mode, and even the intelligent modes yield amazing results. You will not believe the quality of photos taken in extremely low light. So far as compact cameras go, this one can't be beat, not by a long shot. Quite literally amazing.

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The Sony RX100M3 Premium Compact Camera is an exceptional product for both amateur and professional photographers. The camera's compact size makes it easy to carry around, and its high-quality features make it worth every penny. The image and video quality of this camera are outstanding. The 20.1 megapixel sensor captures stunningly detailed images, and the Carl Zeiss lens ensures that the pictures are sharp and clear. Additionally, the camera can shoot 1080p full HD videos with excellent clarity and detail. One of the standout features of this camera is the built-in electronic viewfinder. This allows for easy framing of shots, even in bright sunlight. The tilting LCD screen is also a great feature, making it easy to take pictures from different angles. Another impressive aspect of this camera is its fast autofocus system. This makes it easy to capture fleeting moments and ensures that your pictures are always in focus. The camera's low light performance is also impressive, making it a great choice for indoor and outdoor photography.

The device works. Everything was there. However, it was not in its original package. It was not sealed.

I have a nikon DSLR camera but was finding it difficult to carry around during family trips. I wanted to buy a compact point and shoot camera which shoots good quality pictures. Researched and found out that sony Rx 100 range are the best especially if you are in india as panasonic tz 100 series are not avaliable in india and leica cameras though launched recently are very expensive. I wanted to buy M2 as it has back illuminated sensor for better low light photoghrahy and wifi enabled to transfer photos to phone wirelessly. At the last moment, bought M3 as i got good deal and it has 180 degrees tiliting LCD screen for selfies and a wide 24mm lens for better landscapes. Also the electronic viewfinder is great toy if you like gadgets though i m not using it much. Picture quality is very good, comparable to DSLR and low light photography is ok. The photos posted were taken in poor lighting conditions but the camera did well. Its small and can be kept in pocket. It takes time to getting used to sony menu. Overall happy. Go for it. If budget no problem, go for higher versions.