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

This is a super substitute for my larger cameras. Perfect for travel... really does fit in larger pockets. No need to lug lenses, etc. I enjoy the pics taken with RX100 MII.

Easy to Use; Great Resolution; Small / Compact

No Touchscreen; No Viewfinder

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.

picture quality

I thoroughly recommend the RX100 as a pocketable stand-in for a professional DSLR for situations where you can't use the DSLR (not practical/socially acceptable/safe to carry a big camera) For someone just starting up, who doesn't have a DSLR - there are lots of good entry-level DSLR's which are

The RX100 is genuinely pocketable; It stays in my day bag all the time, except when I put it in the pocket of my trousers, The image quality is excellent, at least as good as my Nikon D300.

I do not like LCD viewfinders; I accept them only as the price to pay to make a camera so small; The RX100 has the usual problems, 1; The image is too small to see what you are doing; If I'm taking a group, I can't judge the best moment to do the picture because I can't see their expressions, 2.

The Sony RX100 ii (I hate alpha-numeric product names) is not an ordinary pocket camera. Sure, it is very small, can be set for full automation and has all of those face and smile detector features that consumers like. Forget all of that, this is a serious tool, aimed at serious photographers.

Outstanding image quality; metal build; Carl Zeiss lens

Expensive; optional EVF very expensive; lens slow at long end

Bought a like new damaged packaging item. Flash never worked seller unresponsive. Now Camera won't work at all. Supposed to Ravenscroft warranty but does not.

Love the camera. Takes great photos and is very easy to use. We bought it to take on holidays and as a back up to my SLR but after using it i think it will be the main camera used. Would recommend to anyone.

Best camera I've ever bought, and I'm a professional photographer with quite a few SLR's. It's expensive, but I've never regretted buying it. I've taken some stupidly good photos with this camera!

We bought this camera to replace our older one Sony Powershot G-12 (which we lost). And to our surprise I loved it from the time I took into my hands. This is just simply one great pocketable camera that will out-run most of the bigger competitors in the yard.

Great Display; Wonderful Image Quality; Impressive at low light; genuinely pocketable; Guild build quality..

The price could slightly bite; bet this camera is well worth it

I've just got mine, but it's definitely a great piece of kit. I've always been a point-and-shoot camera user, who travels a lot, and wanted to get better images without lugging a big chunky SLR everywhere I go. I think this camera will fill a much needed gap in the market for people like myself.

Pocketable size with superior image quality; HD Movies.

Zoom is limited (x3.6