Sony RX100M3 detailed and extensive hands on review

A hands on review of the Sony RX100M3 digital still/video camera. Detailed and visual demonstration of features and functions with lots of sample photos and video.
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[@laduchess]

I bought mine almost a year ago after i watched this video and few others, but i totally havent explore it yet and here i am again, being shocked by how much features it has that i do not know of. Thank you

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[@gf1850]

I just bought one last July 2014 and I must say, watching you explore and use its different features inspired me to go try explore my Rx100m3 even more. I'm a novice/noob btw. Thanks for the video!

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[@nshivalkar]

Thanks for the review. One of the best that speaks about the stills from the camera.

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[@ayowei1]

great review, and I would say it's more like a quick tutorial of how to use rx100m3 in 10 mins, just got the camera 2 weeks ago, and really love all the features, functionalities and image quality it delivers. As I'm still very new to photography, I learned a lot from your review. THANKS, Maarten.

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[@OmerTerrason-Public]

Excellent review. Thank you for not getting on the spec rant bandwagon and rather focusing on how one might use it in real world scenario. I got mine on the day it was released, played with it exclusively for a month or so before passing it on to my daughter as a replacement to her OM-D E-M5. I bought/downloaded every app available from Sony, but feel that none really offer anything fantastic---kind of gimmicky and perhaps more suitable for novices. Unlike you, I do have a bit of axe to grind with Sony for not providing, or fixing it in the latest firmware update, a disable switch for the EVF power off function. Cheers and keep up the good work!

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Thanks for noticing. I do my best to make sure that I'm showing you, not just telling you.

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[@Bmiller0319]

Another great review. I decided to buy the camera tonight for my Paris trip. I have an A6000 already but it is still really too big for a pocket and I don't want to carry a bag, extra lenses, etc. Your photography is fantastic. If I get get half the output out of the camera you did I will be very happy. Thanks!

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[@TylerNevins]

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[@MaartenHeilbron]

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[@4x13]

Thanks so much for posting a very practical and hands-on review. Two weeks into research about this camera and yours is the most impressive video so far. Such a welcoming change after seeing countless RX100M3 "measurebator" comparisons.

[@ErwinSchober]

one of the best reviews i ever saw on this camera, very useful, thanks! and how did you like wien btw? 8)

[@edwinjansen6729]

OMG you know a lot about taking pictures, so nice! i just ordered the rx100m3 and i hope that 1 day i will be able to use the camera the way u do in this video. :-)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words. One day you will - just keep taking pictures, reading the manual and trying the different settings.

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[@itssesha24]

+Maarten Heilbron Does the flipscreen work while recording a video also is there a time limit to how long you can record videos?? What editing software do you use to edit your videos? Can you please do a video on Sony RX100M3 vs Sony CyberShot RX100 IV and tell us which camera you think is better out of them or you can tell me that in a comment.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It does. There is - 30 minutes. Final Cut X. The IV is better. Hope this helps.

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Excellent review. I own the camera but learned a lot about its functionality that I didn't know existed. I will be going back to this review for more tips.

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[@KevinAdams06]

Great Review. I appreciate that you covered a photographers perspective as well as a novice.

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[@Kevins93cobra]

Great review! I used a RX100 as my sole camera to capture my 2 month backpacking trip across Europe, and it worked great!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

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[@jackieconnell7183]

this review was very helpful in my decision to buy the M3, a few days trying to decide on my next purchase and now I know this is the one, cheers

[@MaartenHeilbron]

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[@tonyhienz1306]

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[@MaartenHeilbron]

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[@rytmolja]

I agree, great, this is so much more than just a review, it's so instructive that I would love having you make video manuals for all the rest of the settings the RX100 has and how to use them … because even not really being a photo rookie, learning to use this camera will take me a lot of time! So take the challenge and make an instruction film. If Sony can't make it, they ought to support you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

rytmolja Thanks so much, that's very kind. I'll think about that - but I would encourage you to learn on your own. Understanding the settings is one thing, using them effectively to take great photos is another. I just keep learning, and yes, it does take time.

[@ahmadfahrevi7909]

I really like the review and it's easy to understand. thank you sir

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[@MaartenHeilbron]

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[@audience4u2]

Fantastic review, grazie! And looks like an interesting trip you had. I'm an experienced beginner. When I last used cameras, they were all SLR, before the children were born. Now they've grown up and I am going to reboot my photography hobby. Your review convinced me this camera has a lot of DSLR quality options for beginners to learn. Also important for me is that it easily fits in the pocket. Cheers!

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I just bought an RX100M3, I can't wait to start using it after watching this video!

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A fantastic review. Your demonstrations, complete with comparable results for me to see, was perfect - it all made it very clear. This is a camera that was in my 'possible' list, along with the Panasonic Lumix LX100. I am still leaning towards the LX100 but the choice has been made more difficult having watched your review ;-). Great stuff!

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+Darren Saunders Thanks for your praise - I'm always happy to hear that a viewer has found the information useful.

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[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure. I wasn't high while recording it, so I'm glad it worked out for you.

[@hamoodf16]

Thank you for the review ,, From my opinion this is the best review for Sony rx100iii

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[@LAHegarty]

The slow-motion of the snail at the end was pretty cool.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, but that was real-time - but you knew that.

[@Ryuuhei21]

I also need to thank you for this video. Still struggling to order M3, but your video helped a lot to at least decide about which RX100's "Mark" to select. Must appreciate the whole content, profesionally showing the UI via HDMI.

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Thank you for such a well put together review, I have watched many trying to decide on my next purchase and yours is excellent, covered everything I wanted to know very clearly. "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." Albert Einstein

[@MaartenHeilbron]

What a wonderful thing to say - thanks very much, I particularly appreciated the Einstein quite. I do have the nicest viewers.

[@emusp]

Best review I have seen yet. Really good job! Will sell my RX100 and upgrade to M3.

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Casper Nielsen That's very kind, thank you. It is a good upgrade, but I maintain the most excellent memories of my time with the original RX100 camera.

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+Trish Leng Thanks for the kind words, it's always nice to hear from a viewer.

[@weare1385]

Very nice! I love the snail shot at the end that was cool. Almost like he was saying watch where your going to the bicycle people lol

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Heath M thanks for the kind words. Cycling gives us the opportunity to enjoy our travels, at a micro level :-)

[@teepiekanski]

I'm impressed with your knowledge and skill, I'm debating what version rx100 I should purchase, I've saved your video ,as my go to rx100 101 study guide. Thanks , and I agree yours is the best Rx video I've seen.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Tee P Thanks for the kind words, that's appreciated. I think they're all good choices, buy the one you can afford, or the one that has the upgrade feature (like wifi or viewfinder) that you need.

[@fourfamily6330]

Next level review. WoW!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind comment, thanks for taking the time.

[@dueltheman]

What an awesome review ! Your review is the best one i've ever seen in my entire life ! And i know what i'm talking about because i'm owning a KZbin channel (only in french, sorry..) ! It's so complete and simple ! Thank you so much and good continuation to you ! Greetings from France !

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dueltheman Mille fois merci pour votre commentaire. Bonjour de Toronto.

[@TheBananenschale1]

fantastic review

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Really helpful review

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+Steven Kemp very kind of you to say, thanks!

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Thank you for sharing!

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My pleasure! Thanks for your kind words.

[@sanjayfg]

Yours is the BEST RX 100 3 video that I have seen. And I have seen quite a few.

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[@ultraman8899]

+1

[@pe8er8]

Just discovered your channel. Great review. It seems like a very impressive camera. I've been shooting professionally for 30 years. I started shooting with the Hitachi FP22, which weighed 25+ lbs, just for the camera! You attached it thru multi-pin cables to a 3/4" recorder (20+ lbs), which recorded onto 20 minute analog tape cassettes! But it was such a huge advance that everything changed almost overnight. It was the end of TV stations shooting and editing the daily news on film.) It was my first taste of what has been a constantly evolving industry driven by amazing technological advances. And this camera looks like another potential game changer. It reminds me of when I first saw Sony's PD150. I was hired to shoot a street level documentary of the Salt Lake City Olympics. It was hard to believe that it could be as good as it was technically, and that you could shoot high quality professional work with it because of its size and form factor. But once we tricked them out with wide angle lens adapters, Sennheiser shotguns, and critically important, figured out that a small photography monopod acted like a poor man's Steadicam they were a revelation. This camera looks like the beginning of another wave. It seems almost ridiculously cheap and small for the outstanding video results you seemed to easily achieve. What do you think? Will it's imagery hold up to colour grading and professional digital editing? Do the impressive hardware/software advances you highlighted compensate enough for the inherent difficulties of trying to achieve professional results under real world conditions with what looks like a toy? I would love to have another tool like that in my kit - if it delivers what it seems to promise. Is this camera ready for prime time?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

pe8er8 Clearly your experience indicates a willingness to experiment - so I'd say go for it. It does have some limitations, but remember that the 1 inch sensor is much larger than nearly all camcorders. But you ask specifically about "prime time" - so I'd say no - acknowledging that none of the cameras you mention were ready either, but "prime time" and broadcast quality adjusted to accomodate the flexibility those cameras offered. You will not find the RX100 lacking in quality, you may find it lacking in pro-video features. There are no profiles, no gamma adjustments, etc. Grading may be a challenge, but you won't have any issues editing the XAVC-S format. My first portable video experience was with a Sony portapak - although I don't remember the model number. It recorded black and white video on 1/2" open reel tapes, but it enabled us to break free of the studio and do many interesting things.

[@ok-tchau]

Great pics!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@robertcrumley007]

Very good review (as always) and picked up some tips on how to set up camera! One slip of the tongue - twice early on you refer to the wide angle as 16mm full frame equivalent. Wish it were for blogging, but it’s 24mm at the widest.

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Thanks for the kind words. Holiday head. Sorry.

[@hectorparisph]

Lovely review

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+Héctor Paris That's very kind of you to say, thanks.

[@nnaled458]

Best mark 3 review ive seen ...so far

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Naled N That's very kind, thank you! Let me know if you find a better one - and let me know how I can improve.

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Scherzyn Ward Thank you for your kind comment.

[@yelberrah]

Very nice and detailed review Maarten... do you have Dutch roots by the way? Saw you on another review on the Dutch island that I live on too; Curacao... Again, well reviewed. I own this camera and still have lots to discover!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words. With a name like Maarten you shouldn't have to ask ... I enjoyed my trip to Curacao - it appears in my NEX6 review and in a review of the Santa Barbara Resort. As the weather changes in Canada, we look south with envy.

[@detailsmove]

This review is GREAT! I learned so much about my RXM3 lol

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's exactly what I like to read - thanks for commenting.

[@detailsmove]

Thanks for making the vid! Btw, for filming youtube videos, would you recommend recording at 60p, 30p, or 24p on the RXM3? It's currently my cam for all my vids and I've been tweaking the settings to try to get the 'best' quality 🙏

[@MaartenHeilbron]

For most of my purposes, I use 30fps, 1/60 shutter and F4 - which likely requires an ND when shooting outside.

[@detailsmove]

Thanks again Maarten! Safe to say you gained a new sub. Look fwd to your content! 😎

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That’s very kind, thanks for subscribing.

[@ianholloway0404]

Amazing, thanks very much

[@MaartenHeilbron]

+Ian HOLLOWAY It's my pleasure, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Sarlota]

To me this was the most useful review of a camera ever. You addressed all the questions I had and shot in situations I would. The end with the snail was the most funny as I did that in the past... actually I have videos of different types/colours/sizes of snails. Thank you for info and keep it up, I am hitting the "subscribe" button!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Sarlota That is very kind, thanks for your comment. Everyone thought I was strange taking pictures of snails - Kim kept apologizing to people cycling by as I'm down on the ground composing.

[@Sarlota]

***** I know the feeling :-D My partner is complaining that we spend out relationship on graveyards because I do a huge project on them. But what can we do when the muse call? Just one question I might have about the camera : How does the geo tagging work? P.S. Just in case you wanted to see some of my weirdness: www.k88.photography/

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Sarlota Thanks for the link. The camera doesn't have a gps, and there's no longer a Sony gps external device. I'm sure there are third party solutions.

[@Sarlota]

It is supposed to be done via sony mobile app you download on your phone and the locations are transfered from the phone to pictures via wi-fi. I used to have that on my Canon S110 and it was pretty accurate so I wondered if you used it and if it was accurate.... Never mind - I think I will succumb to this camera anyway and might let you know later this year. ;-) *****

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Sarlota I will have to check that out.

[@unlimitedfuntaiwan]

I suddenly click your video and I found it very helpful but I hope I can learn the beautiful function easily.. Recently I found myself interesting in Photography and This camera gift is perfect timing.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to know my videos are appreciated.

[@unlimitedfuntaiwan]

@@MaartenHeilbron of course very much appreciated!

[@Summerwolff]

Loved this review! Im planning to do under water photography and still cant make up my mind between the m2 and m3. The M3 is nice for the 180 screen and view finder but thats not something I could use underwater. Aside from those, is there any clear advantages at using the M3 over the M2?

[@ForViewingOnly]

Excellent video Maarten. I really like your review style... lots and lots of detail and facts packed into a fast-paced video... I just received my A6000 yesterday, so I can't justify buying another camera just yet, but I did notice that the price of the RX100 Model 1 has now dropped to the price of a good point & shoot camera! I wonder how much longer the Model 1 will be available?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

ForViewingOnly That's very kind of you to say - that's exactly what I'm trying to accomplish. I find both the M1 and M3 very tempting. Only Sony can answer that, but I don't imagine it's still in production, so it's a question of how much stock remains.

[@nikolasavic450]

The best reviews on cameras on KZbin, great job. Can you see any improvements in picture quality between version III and IV? I cannot decide which to buy. Stills are mine priority.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks very much for the kind words. Please check my flickr collections, or the reviews on dpreview for picture quality comparison. There was a new faster sensor introduced in the IV, but the difference in quality is minor. I'm sure you'd be happy with either.

[@michaelcross2199]

Great review, just purchased a Mk2. No need for EVF . Amazing camera. Great for carry around everyday use.Both my DSLRs have taken back stage now. I have a Sony Xperia Z2 phone and it connects via NFC effortlessly.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Michael Cross Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy!

[@HappyHubris]

This is such a lovely, Canadian review. :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I'm sure that's a compliment, so thank you for your kind words, always appreciated.

[@centurytuna100]

thanks for replying, I'll wait for that..

[@S-K42]

Even if it´s pretty old, this review of the rx100 mk3 is better then almost every other review out there because the most of the reviewers here on youtube focus mainly on "vlogging" - a thing photographers don´t do. Sooo - thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to hear I've provided useful information, thanks for the kind words.

[@JoshKaufmanstuff]

Fantastic! I love your review style, subscribed ;) I upgraded to the RX-100 iv Do you have this camera to review? Perhaps a video showing the additional features offered with the upgrade, since you did such a fine job with the basic features on the M3? (official request ;)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

+Josh Kaufman thank you for your kind words - my rx100m4 review is in progress, I think you'll find the information you're looking for.

[@agustinherrera640]

Great video Maarten. I have a humble budget (USD 500) and I'm thinking either to buy a RX100M1 or the alpha5100 w/kit lens. In one hand RX100 has a nice glass with f1.8 and portability vantage, and in the other hand a5100 has a much larger sensor, the a6000 focus system, WiFi, and isn't much bigger at a lower price. I'm interested in good quality image, low light capabilities, in a good constructed body. Which do you think is best? Thanks for your time.

[@johnhkshin]

Nice. Thanks. Wonderful travel in vienna.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for your kind words, appreciated.

[@307rino1545]

great review...i am buying this in 2020...hope its not too late :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

If it meets your needs, it's not too late.

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@@MaartenHeilbron thank u

[@sykophunk]

Great review, Maarten. May I ask how you were managing to capture the menus and camera displays in your video?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

sykophunk I use the HDMI out with info display on, and record using an Atomos Ninja Star (out of office) or elgato game capture hd in the office.

[@sebastrianw.4673]

Thanks for the info. I really enjoyed it. Question, what is a good reputable website to go to to look for used cameras and good prices?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Sorry, I have no suggestions.

[@azelan59]

great review... hi from malaysia

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, please say hi to all my friends in Malaysia

[@azelan59]

ok

[@ElenaMiheala]

I like your reviews!! For this camera what memory card do you need for photos and videos? Do you need two different memory cards for them both (photos, and videos)?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

EMAlife Thanks for the kind words, I always enjoy hearing from interested viewers. Standard SD cards work in the RX100M3, you only need one. Faster cards (class 10) will recover faster in burst shooting. If you want to shoot video in XAVC-S you'll need SD-HC, which would be my recommendation for both still and video shooting.

[@jimmy2035]

Thank you for comprehensive review, and I enjoyed the extensive use in various modes/scenes. I also liked the pictures on the wall you showed us. Do you sell your pictures and can one make money from taking photos with the Sony RX100M3?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Jim Siriotis Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate that. I don't sell my pictures - and have no idea how one goes about doing that. I suppose that one can make money from taking pictures with any camera.

[@jimmy2035]

Your welcome +Maarten Heilbron and thanks again.

[@marissakulai8808]

Hi there, I really love your reviews on camera. It's not long and boring like most of the reviews out there. Anyway I'm looking for a camera that is easy to use, for travelling, just for casual snaps but provides good quality photos.. I've watched your review on Sony a5100, but after watching your review on this RX100 M3 , I'm confused lol. So between a5100 and RX100 M3 which one do you recommend??? Thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Marissa Kulai That is so kind of you to say. Thank you! For a small travel camera, I'd grab the RX100 without a second thought. It's small enough to pocket, works great in auto mode and yet has tremendous flexibility if you need.

[@MarkSweeting_]

Thanks. I've got the miii and I'm a novice. Will watch this about 30 times to take it all in haha. Best regards from the UK

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind and humorous comments, they are appreciated.

[@mike_spotter_cr]

Maarten very nice review ! I'd say the best review of this little piece I've seen. I know you own the a6000 and nex6, so comparing in picture quality what can you say?. I have canon 6d and 70d with L glass and I know this RX100 doesn't produce same quality, however I need a pocket size camera for traveling and carrying 6d or 70d is sometimes tired. Would you recommend this camera in picture quality? appreciate your thoughts.. ( I like nex6 and a6000 but they are not pocket size )

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Mike guitar Considering the size of the camera, the size of the sensor and the size of the lens, the images are astounding - I've blown up low light images to 24x36 and am very pleased. Check out the sample images and review at dpreview. But keep your L glass - I own a 24-105 and it's the best lens I've ever used, but I don't travel with it.

[@mike_spotter_cr]

thank you will check that in dpreview. yes L glass is great..I own the 70-200 f2.8 II love it.. I will try one day that 24-105.. cheers

[@sarahlemon6477]

this is a brillant Video. as the zoom is not so strong, is the Image still sharpened when you cut a certain area out of the picture on your computer?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words. In video, if you are shooting 4K and inputting HD, you can zoom up to 200% with no apparent loss of quality. For images, that's a subjective decision. It depends on the final output - for example, depending on the amount of zoom it might not be noticeable on a web page, but it would be noticeable on a large print.

[@JoesVids]

The most detail RX100 M3 reviews I've seen! I was wondering if you would be able to do a review of the Panasonic FZ1000. I'm looking for the best (cheapest) 4K solution, but I was wondering if I should just settle for 1080p with the RX10 because of the price drop and ND filters.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Average Adversary Thanks for the kind words. I'll put the FZ1000 on my "to-do" list. I haven't reviewed the RX10. If you can wait 6-9 months I'm pretty sure there will be a much larger selection of 4K cameras, which might quickly become the video standard for still cameras.

[@JoesVids]

Well I was only going to wait 3 months or so and get myself a nice Christmas gift...but I will try to be patient and see what the future holds for 4K cameras. Thanks for the reply. :D

[@costamonaco4432]

Hello maarten first of all thank you so much for that review I’m new on KZbin and I’m gona start vlogging also which is why I’m considering buying one of these. I would like to know if there is a really big difference between an iPhone 10 Xsmax picture quality and the Sony RX100 MK III for example. I’m new to photography and I tend to travel a lot and go to a lot of exotic places such as Turk and Caicos or Aruba and feel a little sad to just have iPhone photos as memories . Please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your time.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Why would just having iPhone photos make you sad? What additional benefit do you hope to have from a camera - other than having another device to worry about carrying, charging and uploading photos?