Sony RX100 Review: Is This STILL the Best Compact Camera in 2024?

[@b3naqua]

Lovely shots and a v well done video! 👏🏼 been eyeing rx100 for a minute and this is solidifying my intrigue with em

[@davide.cadeddu]

Deep and inspiring content. Well done! I have a Sony a6400 with a Tamron 17-70 2.8 (I was not very happy with the kit lens) and I'm thinking to get a Sony RX100 just to travel lighter and to have it always with me. I'm glad I found your video! Good luck with your creative process 😊

[@tizian968]

Hello, First of all really nice video. But i need to ask you something what do you think about the ricoh grill, i consider buying the sony rx 100v|| or the ricoh grill. Picture quality is the main point why i think of buying the ricoh because many people are saying that the ricoh has a nicer look, especially like a „film look" which i think is really cool and also the size but i also want to shoot videos(but i have an Iphone 14 do you think the video is much better of the sony than my iphone?) and the flexibilty of the sony and the view finder so what do you think about the image quality? And do you know how far i can zoom with the ricoh and the quality is as good as when iam not zooming? Thanks for your help:))

[@kairoldancreations]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! And very good question! Let's start with the zoom part of your question, the Ricoh GRIII does not have a zoom lens, so you are stuck with the fixed lens of the model you purchase (there are some with different focal lengths). However, there is a "crop mode" function that lets you punch in the frame, sort of like a digital zoom. The Sony RX100VII has an optical zoom lens from 24-200mm which is insanely versatile. If you want to be able to zoom, the Rx100 is a no-brainer. In terms of image quality, they are both going to produce fantastic images; you may not even be able to tell the difference. However, the Ricoh GRIII does have a character to it that is, I would say, close to a Fujifilm in terms of like "creative style". However, if you want something that can do a bit of everything, like video, images, etc., I think the RX100 is the right choice. If you mainly want a camera to take photos with a creative flare, I would go with the Ricoh. Your iPhone does take good quality videos, but if you ever want to up your video quality in the future, audio will be most important. The Sony Rx100Vii has a mic input, so you can attach an external microphone. That paired with its image quality, I think it's the better choice for video, especially because it will have better depth of field. There will be more of a learning curve, but it is more future proof in my opinion. That being said, your iPhone will do the job if you're just starting out. Also, using an iPhone as a video camera (although it is totally usable), there is an advantage to having a separate camera JUST for taking photos and videos because you won't get distracted, and you have more creative control.

[@tizian968]

@@kairoldancreations Thank you verry much:))

[@Jack_Schularick]

When i was roundabout your age, i just had one, very simple film camera with a fixed 35mm lens. I used black and white film because this was what my budget allowed. Today I have a battery of lenses and a selection of fancy full frame cameras but i am not happier because of this. I also have a sony rx100.3 which i bought ten years ago and i have a love-hate relationship with it. When i get tired of the heft of my full frame camera and the heavy zooms, I grab the little sony and shoot away. Your beautiful vid has inspired me to give it another try. Thanks Kai.

[@kairoldancreations]

Thanks so much, Jack! I appreciate you passing down your wisdom, and I totally agree. Full frames and zoom lenses can get complicated so quickly. There's something unique about a small compact camera; it simplifies things so you can focus on taking the photo. I'm glad to hear you are inspired!

[@Jack_Schularick]

@@kairoldancreations The little sony would be the one, if i had to choose a single camera for the rest of my life. That's for sure. Best luck with your YT channel, Kai.

[@kairoldancreations]

@@Jack_Schularick thanks so much!

[@motionoftheocean7524]

I was looking at one used... But your words struck me..esp. The part "Love hate relationship" with it..... I wonder if you could elaborate just a little bit for my curiosity....

[@Jack_Schularick]

@motionoftheocean7524 It probably says more about me than about the camera. I almost never shoot spontaneously, on the go. I take my camera on a trip or a walk and so I take a full frame. This Rx100 has great IQ for its size but it struggles with bokeh and has no macro capability. The zoom range is just 24-70mm. Its noise is not pretty. So much for the hate part. But the images it produces, within the limitations, are great.

[@luclandry92]

Thank you so much for this stellar review! I had an rx100mk1 for 10 years, and recently going back to old travel pictures I realized how MUCH it was well crafted, not even in RAW and in full Auto. My mission now is to explore Photography with manual and practice... And was able to get the MK3 for a ridiculous price. Thanks for sparking back my flame! Would you accept to explain how you can bring the Retro style using Lightroom with this particular camera?

[@kairoldancreations]

@@luclandry92 thank you so much! Aw I’m so glad it sparked an old flame for you. I don’t use LR anymore because I’m boycotting Adobe, but I do plan to make a video in the future about how I edit photos in Affinity Photo to make them look a lil vintage (a lot should translate tho). So stick around and stay tuned!

[@alko_xo]

3:18 well, this is fųckïng good.

[@kash.h]

Really interesting to hear your perspective. Did you consider Ricoh GR at all? I'm debating at the moment. Need a smaller camera and phone doesn't cut it.

[@kairoldancreations]

I did! However, I really wanted a zoom lens, not a fixed prime lens. I'd get both if I had the money. Totally agree about a smartphone not cutting it. If you have the money, I'd say go for the Ricoh if you really want it!

[@kash.h]

@@kairoldancreations yes zoom is really tempting! Very useful with kids. I generally prefer prime lenses, but in this case I'm a bit conflicted. Maybe I'll try and rent Sony and try it out. Thanks!

[@kairoldancreations]

@@kash.h Yes being able to zoom is so much better for moving subjects. I prefer primes when I'm taking portrait photos or of still objects. Maybe consider what you primarily want to be able to accomplish with the camera. Like do you want it for one specific thing, or do you want more versatility? imo: Ricoh = street photography, portraits, stills ; Sony = a little bit of everything

[@Ay_sama]

What’s your settings bro?

[@kairoldancreations]

can you be more specific?

[@Glacial_Glass]

Would you be able to make a few videos while you’re out and about shooting? Kind of allowing us to get in your head space? I know it can be rather distracting from the process of creating but would be extremely beneficial

[@kairoldancreations]

Yes! I am working on a video where I do a live break down of a shot. You're so right; it can be distracting to stop mid-flow, but I think it's helpful to slow down, too.

[@kairoldancreations]

@@Glacial_Glass I uploaded a video a couple weeks ago doing just this! And I’ll be posting another one by the end of this week

[@Glacial_Glass]

@@kairoldancreations oh hells bells yeah!! I can’t wait to watch it 😁

[@kabirdhadiala]

Hi. Why not a zv 1?

[@kairoldancreations]

@@kabirdhadiala good question, I considered it, but I wanted a camera that was more tailored for taking photos. The ZV-1 was made more for vloggers in mind, and I also wanted a camera with a little bit of an older sensor. I wanted something with a bit of an “older” feel

[@pf4773]

I've had the RX100iii and now the rx100 vii. I love the zoom feature and also the other upgrades to the rx100 with the latest camera. It's too expensive new but you can get it used. I use it all the time for international travel-used much more than my sony a6700. That said, the A6700 apsc camera does take noticeably better pics, and for extreme zoom the sony 70-350mm (equivalent to 520mm full frame) can't be beat. Again, I love the RX100 viii :).

[@kairoldancreations]

envious you have the vii lol, and wow didn't know there was a lens like then on Sony aps-c!! That's super awesome, thanks for bringing that to my attention