There's no denying the advantage of a DSLR, but there's also a distinct benefit to having a camera that can fit in a pocket. Enter the Sony DSC-RX100, a camera that attempts to bridge the gap between compact and SLR.
Customizable front control ring; Large image sensor; Manual; settings and controls; 10 fps speed priority burst mode; Superior; low light performance
No optical viewfinder; Average 3x optical zoom; More expensive then some competitors