Operation and processing
The processing of Sony RX100M3 is on very high level. The metal case feels high-quality and gives the fragile housing certain robustness. It is very smooth, which means that the 290 grams heavy compact camera is insecure in the hand. The fingers find on the smooth surface no real maintenance.
But Sony this shortcoming is apparently aware and provides commercially as an accessory an additional handle on. The AG-R2 is a piece of plastic, which is available for about 15 Euros and is glued to the frame. The small thumb grip increases comfort tremendously and is a useful accessory. Too bad that Sony the small plastic tray attaches not the camera, which would have been possible at a price of 850 euros .
The workmanship is impeccable. The viewfinder pops up tired and gives a solid impression. The fragile-looking built-in flash can also be easily unlock and fold back. When closed, the gaps are even, and the tops of the viewfinder and flash close to the housing.
Due to the compact case the buttons fall out correspondingly small. Sony has taken great pains to keep the Sony RX100 III as small as possible. It is usually unavoidable that the keys shrink the housing. Nevertheless, the pressure point is good and the photographer can reach the keys geradeso. Peculiarity of RX100M3 is the lens ring. Here are different functions depending on the mode. For example, the diaphragm in the Program Aperture priority (A, AV) can be set on the ring. This is reminiscent of the operation of an analog camera.
With program modes and creative filters, the RX100 III is packed. The classical programs P, A, S, and the manual mode are naturally present. In addition, there is a video mode and scene automatics for almost any situation. Even on full auto does not waive the beginners. However, it must be noted that the flash can be switched on manually.
In addition there are buttons which can be assigned according to the preferences of the user. You can tell that the Sony RX100M3 as well as the previous models RX100 and RX100 II aimed at serious photographers who value a sophisticated operation, because that provides the RX100 series without question.
Photo
Also in the Sony RX100M3 is installed as in the sister models a large 1-inch BSI CMOS image sensor. It measures 13.2 x 8.8 mm and is home to 21 megapixels. In a BSI chip is a special design of the CMOS sensor. The maximum resolution of 5,472 x 3,648 pixels is Sony RX100M3. Photographers can keep shooting JPEG images or save the raw data on the SD card.
For quick data processing and the development of the photos makes the image processor Bionz X. This works in almost all current Sony models and also in system cameras like the Alpha 7 or the Alpha 6000. The light sensitivity ranges from ISO 125 to 12,800.
In contrast to the Sony RX100 RX100 II III has a redesigned lens with a shorter zoom range. The Zeiss Vario-Sonnar now ranges from 24-75mm (small image equivalent). The new front lens is provided with high quality T * coating. The diaphragm thickness is impressive F1.8 at wide angle and F2.8 telephoto zoom. These are excellent values that allow photographers, motives indemnify very good – despite the sensor size. The Nahstellgrenze was improved by 1.5 meters at 100 millimeters on the RX100 II to 30 centimeters in 70 millimeters of M3. For difficult lighting conditions the Sony RX100M3 also has an optical image stabilizer.
The objective of the Sony RX100 III has a neutral density filter, which absorbs light to -3 stops. The filter can be used for the artificial extension of the exposure time. For example, when photographing flowing water a day. The fastest shutter speed is 1/2000 seconds and the longest shutter speed 30 seconds.
The new Zeiss lens of the Sony RX100 III now has less telephoto zoom, but is clearly light stronger than the Vario-Sonnar the Sony RX100 and Sony RX100 II. (Source: Network World)
In terms of speed, the Sony RX100M3 differs significantly from cheaper compact cameras and plays in a league with DSLR cameras or system. The autofocus has 25 autofocus points and responds quickly. If the lighting conditions are difficult, takes the contrast auto focus back on an auxiliary light. The autofocus of the RX100 III features a new eye-auto focus function, which focuses on the pupil of the model. In the test, this worked great. Manual focusing is also less of a problem with the camera. The photographer turns the lens ring, the Sony RX100M3 a magnifying glass and focus peaking switches added optionally. Thus one finds any contrast edge and is the master of the sharpness level.
Up to ten photos per second, the Sony RX100M3 holds a maximum. The trigger speed is very good at 0.2 seconds. The battery lasts at least through 320 shots, which was on a level with system cameras with two displays. Be charged the batteries directly into the camera via the USB port. An external charger is not in, but can be purchased on request.
In addition, the Sony RX100M3 is already equipped as the previous models with Wi-Fi and NFC, and the PlayMemories app can exchange pictures the camera can be remotely controlled and apps from Sony’s own PlayMemories App Store to be installed.
Video
When it comes to video the little Sony also makes a good figure. Full HD movies can be recorded with up to 60 frames per second. Not only is the container formats MP4 or AVCHD available, but also the newly developed by Sony XAVC S format. This provides a data rate of up to 50 megabits. In terms of codec Sony uses standard H.264 and AVC. In addition, the Sony RX100M3 can also record slow motion video at 720p at 100 frames per second.
The small compact camera controls how the bridge camera Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 also “full sensor readout”. This means that the rolling shutter effect is minimized – as a professional camcorder by “line skipping”. About the micro HDMI output, the movies can be played directly on a television.
The RX100 III has in contrast to the RX100 II does not have a multi-functional shoe more. This means that external microphones cannot be connected, especially since no 3.5-millimeter jack input is present. The Videographer can only record the sound of a video with the built-in stereo microphone.
Viewfinder and display
The striking novelty of the Cyber-shot RX100M3 is undoubtedly its built-in OLED viewfinder. If he is moved down, the camera will start automatically. The resolution is good with 1.44 million pixels, and the viewfinder image conveys a realistic impression of the subject. Sony can produce viewfinder and it shows the photographer also in the RX series. The biggest advantage is that still can be photographed on the 3-inch screen on the back. In Live View, it serves as a viewfinder.
In strong sunlight, the photographer now has in the compact camera but a real alternative with an excellent second display. In addition, different ads can be selected on the two monitors. While in the viewfinder the current camera parameters are displayed, additional information such as an electric water balance or a histogram can also be displayed on the rear display.
Image quality
With regard to image quality, the Sony is RX100M3 again a little better than their predecessors. This is mainly due to the new lens that features sharper. The resolution in the image center is excellent and takes only slightly to the edges out from. The distortion at 24 millimeters is hardly available.
The dynamic range of up to ISO 6400 is always at least ten stops. However, one should not expect too much at the high light sensitivity. Sony has the Noise Reduction very well matched and despite 20 megapixel images can be used to ISO 3200 without hesitation. From 6400, however, an end to that. Here go through the details clearly lost heavily engaging noise reduction.
Conclusion
The third generation of the RX series is better than ever. Sony has extended the RX100M3 to meaningful innovations such as the viewfinder. For the hot shoe had to give way, but very few photographers have probably used the expensive Sony viewfinder or a shoe mount. The image quality was enhanced by the new and better Zeiss lens.
Lower Nahstellgrenze, burst speed, extensive video capabilities – the Sony Cyber-shot RX100M3 makes things right and are the DSLR or system camera for your pocket. The price of approximately 850 euros is high, but photographers who want a compact camera with maximum image quality, barely pass the Sony RX100M3.
Sony RX100M3 in review: premium compact camera
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