This camera is amazing! Great picture quality. The fact that I could have a dslr quality camera and not have gigantic body is what sold me on this camera.

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Sony broke away from the conventional 1/2.3" sensors to make way for a 1" sensor with its RX100 and earned rave reviews for its high-end point and shoot camera. That snapper came in packed with goodies to the brim, along with DSLR-like image quality, but in a compact form factor.

Handles low light shots well; 1" sensor gives low-noise shots at ISO 3200; Pocketable; Incredible amount of DoF at f1/1.8; Wi-Fi/NFC compliant

Optical zoom limited to 3.6x; Heavy; Steep learning curve; Expensive

It's hard to review the RX100 II without calling out its predecessor/sibling model, and seeing as they're being sold simultaneously (at least for now) it may even be appropriate to offer some direct comparisons.

The RX100 II performs much the same as its RX100 predecessor, turning out some of the best image quality we've seen from a compact camera. With the addition of Wi-Fi connectivity and a BSI sensor, it's at the top of its class in terms of performance and features. With a few caveats regarding the shooting experience, it's a clear class-leader.

Available light photography, enthusiasts looking for a high-resolution lightweight compact.;

Budget-conscious shoppers, and anyone who really wants a viewfinder;

The best gets better-and pricier.

It's not easy making a slim compact camera that excels in low light. This usually requires a large sensor or a wide-aperture lens – ideally both – but both tend to result in a bulky camera.

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This camera is for the serious photographer. The quality of the images and the handling is superb. It offers a range of features that make capturing high quality photos easy, and the results a joy to see. Highly recommended.

I'm glad I bought it. After some very late night prints, I'm thrilled. Bottom line: the photo quality is great. Pros. Small Quick to focus and quick between shots Excellent lens with decent zoom range Good JPEGS and very good RAW files Nice controls and the front adjustment ring helps Well built...