Sony RX100 Review: Single-Handedly Makes Point-and-Shoots Relevant Again

When the Sony RX100 was announced, its one-inch sensor and f/1.8 aperture seemed too good to be true. Near-DSLR power packed into a body the size of a compact point-and-shoot camera? What's the catch? Turns out, this camera is a significant achievement for Sony.

Sony DSC-RX100

Sony's RX100 created a frisson of excitement when it was announced on 6 June because of its 'winning' combination of a small camera body plus a relatively large, high-resolution sensor.

You're looking for a pocketable; large-sensor digicam with PASM shooting modes; You want raw file capture and Full HD video recording; You don't mind having to dive into menus to adjust camera settings; You want good-looking photos at high ISO settings; You'd like a built-in flash

You want an optical viewfinder; You want interchangeable lenses; You require quick access to key camera settings; You don't like  in-camera battery charging