It's small, it's powerful, it's a new compact powerhouse.

It's small, it's powerful, it's a new compact powerhouse.

If you are in the market for a great compact digital camera... purchase Sony's Cyber-shot RX100 III.

Excellent compact camera; Beautiful 20.1MP stills; Outstanding XAVC S videos; Breakthrough pop-up EVF

Expensive; No hot shoe; Limited focal range

At the heart of Sony's small Cyber-shot RX100 III is a 20-megapixel sensor that can capture images at a quality level that's usually reserved for bulky digital SLRs. That's the major distinction between this compact camera and competing models; it's designed for those of you who want a truly...

Good sensor captures plenty of detail; Built-in EVF and flash; Hinged screen

NFC is cumbersome; Focus wasn't always on point

The rather high price tag of Rs. 54,990 puts the Sony RX100 III in a bit of a weird spot. It is easily one of the best compact cameras available, but its equally attractive predecessor, the RX100 II, sells for a shade below Rs. 36,000, which is very appealing.

At the top of this page I described the RX100 III as the best all-round compact for enthusiasts right now. I realize there'll be cries from those who love larger models like the Fujifilm X100s, but while the Fuji delivers better quality images, it's simply not what I would describe as a compact...

Bigger than average 1in sensor in compact body; Useful 24-70mm equivalent range; Bright f1.8-2.8 focal ratio and built-in ND filter; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Vertically tilting screen which angles 180 degrees; Built in Wifi with NFC.

Too many button presses to reposition AF area; Maximum focal length ‘only' 70mm; Shallow depth of field still a challenge; Average stabilisation; Smartphone app can't tag GPS co-ordinates; Screen isn't touch-sensitive; No hotshoe or microphone input; No miniature effect mode for movies; Needs SDXC...

For the last few years, Sony's RX100 point-and-shoot camera line has been king of the compact mountain. With the latest version, the RX100 III, Sony aims to build on the previous little powerhouses by zeroing in on the features people want - and eliminating those they don't.

It's not much of a surprise that one of the most expensive compact cameras on the market is also one of the best. The question is whether it's worth buying. The truth is, there are very few cameras that are small enough to slip into a pocket that come close to matching the RX100 III's image quality,...

Mashable Choice highlights the best of everything we cover, have experienced first-hand and would recommend to others. The RX100 Mark III is Sony's third-generation high-end point-and-shoot. The $800 camera succeeds the RX100 Mark II.

Sony RX100 had marked a beginning as far as its compact advanced point and shoot series went. For its compact size, it tends to pack in a lot of features and offers good performance.