Sony RX100 Mark III Hands-On Field Test

Since their initial release, the Sony RX100 series have been the best option for photographers looking for a truly pocket sized camera with top notch image quality. The new Mark III adds several huge improvements including a pop-up viewfinder, faster, wider lens and hugely improved video specs. Is this the best RX100 yet?
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Shot by Jordan Drake and Levi Holwell
Filmed on the Panasonic GH4

[@mjjferreira]

For all the users of the M3 that are annoyed that the camera shuts down when you hide the viewfinder. Just before you press down the viewfinder, press the power on/off button and it won't shutdown!

[@tymoss]

Thanks for the great review! I'm really excited to get this camera and upgrade the video quality of my daily vlogs.

[@WhatTechShow]

Haha his face at 5:24 when he sees the guy licking the camera! The face of anger!

[@mujib5033]

Great video. Not just a great review, but good entertainment as well. Chris & Jordan ROCK!

[@rajsdca]

Great Video! Thanks a lot. I made the request yesterday and got the video today. Brillant!

[@bitemyram]

Fantastic videos. You are truly so well informed and your opinions through your experience is very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@Mist_R]

i'm more fascinated on how well and confidently you recorded this in such a crowded public place

[@Beatsuite]

Love the outtakes at the end!

[@mcrazza]

Yep, I'm pretty much sold on this. It's definitely time to upgrade. Thanks for the video, TCS!

[@kneelb4me]

Thanks, nice informative video and great to see some examples of what the camera is capable of. I'll be buying.

[@JohnPauloSalamat]

video bombed at 3:59! :p great review guys! :D keep it up! love the out takes and comedy you add in. everybody loves SSSSLLLLOOOWWW MMMOOO! looks like this is shaping to be a very worth upgrade to the previous rx100's. i need to start saving those pennies.

[@MrVoayer]

Such high enthusiasm is not seen often! Sony RX100 III - great camera, than. For what it's meant. Nice video guys! As usual!

[@angleitner10]

Got mine yesterday and I already love it!!

[@DennisPost]

This sealed the deal. Confirmed what I was hoping for. Thx.

[@dwcameo]

Thanks Guys! I always looking for the small camera can take for any family trip and not worry about big bag of equipment, and you can really enjoy the family "time"

[@MrMLK]

Great video, very helpful.

[@Comp3630]

Great review!

[@tgchism]

Great review! I'm thinking of taking this one with me to Australia & New Zealand later this year.

[@mbarbarelli]

Love these guys. Asian dude is knowledgeable and entertaining.

[@rhorlandas]

great review love this camera :)

[@paulhills1967]

Great review - thanks.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Great video. Love the streeter and the out-takes. Taste test? That's new. Sound punks out at 7:19. Thanks for a good review. Might wait for the Mark IV and a hot-shoe!

[@ObelixCMM]

You can buy Mark II with the Mi hot-shoe

[@GrimsditchImages]

Great video! I had a few good laughs in this one.

[@officialLINKSIS]

Great review Chris! Just wondering, will you guys be reviewing the new RX100 iv anytime soon?

[@WilliamOscarRodrigues]

Excellent Video. How do you record your audio? It's amazing!

[@dsipictures]

Hi guys, nice video. Just wondering how did you get the clean HDMI work on external recorder? Because I looked through the Sony web site. It said the clean HDMI is only for uncompressed video preview, its not for recording to external device?

[@danieldougan269]

The pop-up viewfinder looks like a killer feature.

[@Sam737loverfsx]

could you do a full video comparaison between all video modes ?? it would really help thanks

[@LazyScoutJace]

Got mine a few days ago. I LOVE IT!!

[@BiancaAlcazar1]

What camera did you use to record this video?

[@themanabroad7800]

I want to see more of Levi!

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Mine is on order... but I have to say that leaving an external audio input out was a major blunder... but it simply means using my Zoom H6 for audio. Really solid review, 'boys!'

[@sttie402]

the best camera review site

[@georgepireas]

very nice presentation. I have a couple of questions for you : 1. coudl I use it for docunentary? if yes what about with the mic? shoulf i use and external one? is it easy to edit it later? (synchronisation). all the best, George

[@darkmaxg]

Love your reviews, Chris!! I bought the Canon S100 because of your review. I bought the Sony RX 100 M III for my friend a day ago. And I wonder if you can help me because when she flips the LCD monitor to take a selfie, the image is upside down. I tried to look online about this problem but no one seems to have this problem. Thanks in advance!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Bummer, it's doesn't have a mic input.

[@tiedtkeio]

Damn, you're everywhere Dave. XD

[@AdamLoretz]

Add an Atomos Ninja Star Dave. Get broadcast video and audio in, and monitoring.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Adam Loretz That is a great idea, I didn't know the Star had a mic input.

[@AdamLoretz]

Audio in, but no headphones on the Ninja star. You do get headphone jack on the Ninja 2 tho. Both options are what I'd use for this RX100 m3 or the A6000. Ideally, of course I'd love an RX100 with the A6000's APSC sensor...if only those two cams could just get a room! ; )

[@jacobmccarthy8666]

I wish it had a mic input. Does it have a remote shutter port?

[@ZacharyE]

Damn good beer you chose to take pics of :) Damn good brewery at that!

[@CristianBarberena]

Love your channel always some honest and great reviews. I'm looking to get a DSLR but my main used on of it will be video recording and with technology getting better and better every day it's hard to pick one, not to mention the 4K resolution.

[@orange42]

You know you want a GH4

[@setaside2]

orange42 or an A7s, frankly.

[@orange42]

Marc Morris Heaps of options if you can raise the price sure thing.

[@setaside2]

Well anyone shooting 4k seriously with a GH4 or an A7s ain't just buying a camera. They'll need the Kodak dock for the GH4 and the Shogun for either of the cameras... no real, viable production option below, ironically, $4k ;)

[@orange42]

Marc Morris Well that's a meaningless put down, and quite unnecessary. If you don't want to use the GH4 professionally as is then you don't have to of course. All the best with your future endeavours!

[@philg6757]

Nice camera,an external mic input and hot shoe would finish it off for me. Discreet photojournalism tool the mark IIII will be?

[@Bemthewalrus]

Great review However, it would have been awesome if you mentioned about the new 3axis stabilisation for stills and how many stops it it's good for.. this is kind of the deal-breaker as low light/low ISO is important for me

[@setaside2]

Did you de-ionize that camera after the tonguing??

[@drudometkin]

Thinking about getting this for my Machu Picchu trip next year. DSLR is not really an option b/c we are hiking in.

[@DailyReframe]

Amazing review. Possibly the best camera review ever. Was the GH4 used for the review?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Yes, this was filmed on a pair of GH4s.

[@YannickKhong]

Great video :D questions: 1- how quick does it write raw files before shutting down? I had freeze issues with the mk1 2- does the lens have magenta color casts on the corners? 3- did the stabilisation improve on the photography side? thank you :)

[@enigmath]

I need help with depth of field. That camera seems to be really good, or is it because you actually did the numbers to figure out the options? I have the canon powershot sx50hs and I just started learning how to use it, and I've watched many tutorials but still can't figure it out. Any help will be appreciated. :)

[@mp4podcastDOTcom]

Jordon do you like the colors out of the GH4 or Sony FS700 better?

[@NasruddinNass]

Hello I want to ask? What you choose... This Camera or sony alpha 6000?

[@AndreVautour]

hopefully they have made some improvements with the dust seal on this one. i have had 2 different rx100m2s and i have had issues with dust on the sensor with both of them.

[@casablancas182]

Hello from Japan. What's the name of the 6:00 take? I want to take shoots like that of pics and video. Like persons or op jets in the back are blurred. And I like this camera and I want to go for it now but now I watched a video of the Sony nexus 5 and is almost the same price but is no too portable so my question is for better pictures and video, which should I buy it? Thanks I accept any recommendations

[@JeanV1986]

I just got the RX100 III and I'm very impressed. However, I noticed that the EVF seems somewhat wobbly, moving left and right quite a bit. Have other users noticed this?

[@semiire6800]

the price drop when a stranger licking your pricey cam haha...

[@givikogivikogiviko]

Nice review . What do u recommend ? a5100 or rx 3?

[@rockymhs]

seems like an awesome camera.

[@AdamLoretz]

Great vid on the whole, but to me the sound sync seemed noticeably off (watching on iPhone 5s over wifi BTW) the lack of audio is a non issue. This is a point and shoot, it's a B camera. When Atomos release the Ninja Star, you could have decent audio recording and broadcast video...just add a bracket to the bottom of the cam. Furthermore, the RX100 m3 looks ideal for slinging under a DJI aerial rig. Nice work Chris and Jordan...and Levi

[@MattFCB10]

hi, can I use SDHC memory card in this camera? Ill buy the camera on monday, but Im not sure if i can you this memory card besides memory stick duo

[@lynnobie3472]

Thanks for the good review, but why no shots taken @ f1.8? I have heard shots taken at 1.8 are quite soft. Would love to see.

[@jojj334Q]

Hey guys. Thanks for the review on this camera. It looks like a bloody good compact camera! I'm thinking of getting it when it's available but like an opinion(s) on this. My cousin's getting married in October and I want to make a short....."compilation" of the ceremony. I'm looking at the RX100m3 as a possible second camera for video mainly because of the 24mm/f1.8 at the wide end. I mainly shoot with a vg10 and have the 35mm/f1.8 and the kit 18-200mm. Would the RX100m3 be a good second camera for wide angle shots in low light? Or would a wide, fast lens do the trick? If its a lens, suggestions would be nice ^_^ Is the camera's maximum continuous shooting still 29min long? Or has it changed? 29min is perfectly fine for the shots I plan to do with this. Is working with the new XAVC S codec any different from AVCHD? If anyone has some opinions to share, it would be much appreciated.

[@JoeSzilagy]

Apparently the Panasonic rival (DMC LX100) was revealed today and is a hit at Photonika, with 4/3 sensor, 4K, etc. for about the same price. Chris, just wondering what your opinion of it is, if you have any other information. I didn't see any other specs really on the little review I saw.

[@Tommyb1508]

enjoying your videos keep them coming please, great work! Going to Disney and Universal in Florida later in the year and wanting a camera that will cover most events, ie low light, fireworks, night, landscape, character/family pics etc. Would you say the sony rx100 iii or the sony a6000 would be best option and if so, what lenses would you recommend if it was the A6000 in purchasing too. In the uk the RX100 iii can pickup for £570 UK£ and the A6000 comes in at £495 UK£ Also been looking at also at the following, canon 700d but don't want to carry such a large camera around all day for 2 weeks, Maybe the canon g7 or g3 or possibly one of the Panasonic compact models. Hope you have the time to reply and can help with my question/s. Thanks in advance.

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

5:34 basically dude's sold 😂

[@mbastos1000]

First time ever I see you guys NOT buried in the ice! Despite the day is a kind of gray overcast (no sunshine), it looks a bit less depressing...Well, Canada is almost the North Pole anyways ha ha ha ha...and it is the best it can get in the summer.

[@honkiebonkie]

Planning to get myself an RX-100 but just not sure which version to get. Is it worth getting the mark III if I'm just using it overseas? Or will a Mark II or even Mark I be sufficient?

[@Zozman-]

Hahaha awesome bloopers, I still can't believe i saw Canadians being rude?! walking through your shot.

[@cwdgoff]

what memory card do you suggest for doing both still and video?

[@MsKathangel]

Hi , do you have any idea about Samsung NX mini ?? i am looking forward for your reply.

[@ammarselo]

they forgot to mention one new feature that i think is very important to some ppl including myself, it's the the wider range of exposure bracketing. It was limited to +/- 2/3 of a stop on the previous models. Now it's +/- 3 stops!!

[@faithjoyce1]

What compact camera is best for you?

[@PopStrikers]

Been killing myself for weeks mulling over jumping on the MK1 or spending double the amount for the MK3 here. I mostly plan on using it for video, vlogging mostly, and I feel like a lot of this camera's improvements, like the faster lens and EVF are features aimed for a much different user than myself. On the other hand though, the articulating display and WiFi are great additions I can see myself using. And the Bionz X may be worth it as well. I dunno, its tough. Dunno if anyone else here is using these for video, but if you have any input I'd be all ears. Regardless, you guys always do fantastic product spotlights, and this is no exception. Kudos.

[@FranciscoJCampos]

Articulating display is definitely a good reason to buy for your purposes of vlogging. I would get it.

[@princecody3499]

The big question is it better than the lumix gm1 in your opinion? I guess this is better than the gm1 for the compact size but the gm1 & *new panasonic leica 15mm will crush it in IQ.

[@codyrobinson22]

Is the high bitrate sony codec better quality than the gm1-has it surpassed the gm1 as a better overall buy?

[@GetOutsideYourself]

I've been using the RX100 II since it came out and I love it. While I would love to have a slightly faster lens, an EVF and a better video codec, I'm perfectly happy with my current camera. In fact, I think Sony is a bit cheeky in releasing this camera so soon after the previous model. They should have skipped the Version 2 and gone straight to this model. THAT BEING SAID . . . I'm happy to see the state of the art advanced, even if step-by-step.

[@813AngelaG]

What about this compared with new sony a5100? Which you think is better?

[@nerwin]

I wish my Fuji X20 had a 1 inch sensor. I almost thought about selling it for the RX100 MKIII...but I think I'm just going to buy a X100s instead..i'll lose the zoom range..but I love the primes on my DSLR..so X100s would be perfect for the type of photography I like to do. But I really hope other camera manufacturers follows Sony's footstep..they have really been doing a great job lately.

[@ItsScanlon]

Love my Rx100. Top Camera for traveling.

[@byloukin]

Hi, thoughts on rx100 m3 and nex7?

[@viishmel]

Is it already available to buy?

[@studiocorax8790]

which different fps can you choose from on this camera?

[@jankarlsson8341]

What sd card should I use to be able to shoot video in xavc s?

[@PhinioxGlade]

I hope the advance codec makes it into there other camera

[@imsgvoices]

I just bought the rx100 m3 , but after recorded the 100fps video, it played back at normal speed instead of the slow mo on my pc . what setting did you use to playback in slow mo. thank you ! (it has no slow mo playback capability in the camera as well)

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

You'll need to use editing software to play it back at 1/4 speed fr the slow mo look you see here. Most editing suites will give you the option. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[@semiire6800]

damn... what a point of licking the EVF?!

[@halshazly]

Thanks Chris and Jordan for yet another great review and video. I was wondering if you could compare this to the Fuji X30 and Canon S120. Thanks

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Our Fuji X30 review mentions how it compares to the RX100 MKIII. The RX100 and X30 both outperform the Canon S120 in every regard I can think of, except cost. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@halshazly]

TheCameraStoreTV Thanks a lot Jordan for the reply and look forward to your review of the Lumix DMC-LX100 since it looks like it's game changer and worth the wait

[@treehugger3615]

What's the name of the song that starts playing at 6:24?

[@khkenny2]

"Doesn't even taste good", i just bursted into laughter in the library

[@nandikaputera]

Chris, you forgot the 180 degrees rotation LCD for top notch selfie!

[@NeoViny]

I would've love to get some "new" informations here. For me it all sound the same: "great, awesome, best camera to buy" ... Some reviewers mentioned that the M3 is a bit softer than the M1/M2... Is it true Chris?

[@BobGamble]

I'm loving this camera. I was surprised at how small it was and haven't had problems with taking photos or videos. It feels plenty safe in my hands, though I always have the strap on my wrist just in case. I haven't figured out how to import videos shot in xavcs @50 mbps so I could test viewing in slow motion as we see in this video. I have a mac mini, latest build. No matter what I can't get the videos off the camera. I can see they are on there but they don't import. Only the mp4 versions import. Anyone know what I need to do here?

[@TabilismaFamily]

i just got this camera, awesome pocket camera, in movie mode i tried shooting in avchd but my uploads aren't showing up on my computer what software do i need? what kind of memory card do i need to shoot in xavc s? whats the difference? im not to familiar with recording videos anyone can help

[@pavankumar1264]

Very Good

[@anrn5303]

would this be a justifiable upgrade from HX90V? I also have A6000

[@gnorbi92]

Hello everyone! My name is Norbert and would like to buy a compact cameta and i cannot make a choose in between the sony rx 100 mark iv and the canon g7x mark ii. I would like to use for family shooting. I watched many videos and photos in the last weeks. The sonys image quality in the pictures not so sharp but everybody said it is. The g7x ii is a good camera but there is everything a little bit saturated but the quality is good. Please help me to decide. Or send some link where can I see full size full resolution photos from that 2 camera. Thanks for everybody.

[@Minerva___]

"Bam, built in EVF" my favorite part.

[@nicekit]

Sony RX100 Mark III or a Sony a6000? i usually have a lazy lens on a6000.. and rarely change the lens.. i don't use the hotshoe... i am so confuse now...

[@ThatRosco458]

So I've been looking around and there's seems to be a consistent $150-200 increase in price for the RX100 III versus the older II. Can somebody please weigh in and say if they think the III is worth the price hike? Thank you very much!

[@LEXPIX]

Great upgrade, however wish it still went out to 120mm, although it would be a bit larger I'm sure. Also pricing it a hundred bucks less would make this even better, and Sony would sell a lot more - which would to make up for it I bet.

[@zotaylor9631]

Great review! I liked it. I am looking for a good camera for super macro shots (like flowers, bugs, small toys / figurines), good bokeh in low light or night, distant city lights (like shooting NYC landscape), and very clear HD images like in portraits… my budget is under 700 dollars. Is this camera good for these purpuses? Thanks

[@stefanpapado5571]

for sure

[@Kalavere]

God damned Levi, do as you're told!

[@MalindaRathnayake]

Ok RX100 Mk3 or X100T?? what would you recommend

[@rajsdca]

What would you buy a Sony RX100 M3 or Sony A6000?

[@TheEncarnate]

What's a good DSLR in the same price range of this camera?