While we're not entirely happy with how the viewfinder is activated, the RX100 III is an excellent camera. It is generally easy to get to grips with, pleasant to use and is capable of capturing high quality images throughout its sensitivity range.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is a premium compact camera that features a 24-70mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens with a fast aperture of f/1.8 at the wide-angle setting and f/2.8 at full telephoto, a 20.1 megapixel 1.0-type Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, a retractable OLED...

Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 III Review - The Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 III is the manufacturer's latest enthusiast compact, following on from a pair of award winning models and looking to improve with a new pop-up EVF and redesigned lens

Addition of integrated EVF; Increased maximum aperture; Image Quality

Removal of Multi-interface shoe; Lacking ability to manually select AF points on rear screen

Sony’s original Cyber-shot DSC RX100 model was notable for combining a physically large 1-inch type CMOS sensor and relatively high-speed stabilized 28-100mm f1.8-4.9 Zeiss zoom in a small and compact body not much different from rivals using the much smaller 1/1.7-inch type sensors.

The RX100 III is the most capable compact camera we've ever seen. With its built-in viewfinder and consistently fast lens, there's nothing that can provide better image quality in such a small package.

Large sensor undoubtedly the best in its class; Bright maximum apertures across zoom range gives huge flexibility; High quality; responsive viewfinder; Built-in ND filter helps both video and stills shooting in bright light; Excellent level of control over video (including manual exposure; Pleasant...

Clickless, slightly laggy control dial can make shooting experience feel disconnected, Focus peaking rather prone to indicating everything as in-focus, JPEG sharpening a little clumsy and interacts oddly with heavy noise reduction, Autofocus can be hesitant, especially in low light; AF improves when...

The RX100 III is the most capable compact camera we've ever seen. With its built-in viewfinder and consistently fast lens, there's nothing that can provide better image quality in such a small package. It's not the perfect camera to take shot-to-shot control over, but its capability means it justifies its high price tag.

Getting excellent quality images and video, on the go.;

Low light shooters and those who want the camera to always be ready for the next shot.;

See sample images taken with the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III Sony is on something of a roll at the moment. The past few years have seen the company win plaudits for cameras such as the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and RX1R, Alpha 7 and 7R, and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and RX100 II.

The RX100 seems to promise us, ultimately, a sort of freedom: the freedom to be rid of our bulky DSLRs, and their heavy lenses, yet still reap the same potency of imaging. It's close, I tell you. Very, very close. As a compact camera the RX100-I and II are peerless; the Mark III is even better.

Sony's new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is designed for those that want better landscapes and portraits, and is only 9g heavier than the RX100 Mark II. The Mark III features a new 24-70mm equivalent wide-angle lens, and built-in pop-up viewfinder.

Pop-up electronic viewfinder; 24-70mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens; Large 20.2 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor; Dual axis electronic level; Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity; Sony PlayMemories Apps; Excellent noise performance; Excellent image quality; Tilting 3inch screen

Price; Little grip at the front; Some vignetting

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is an overall great camera that delivers significant improvements over the RX100 II, but not everyone will think it's worth the extra cost.

A great electronic viewfinder that doesn't increase the size of the svelte Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is one of the camera's highlights; Plus it offers excellent performance, photo and video quality.

The camera shuts down when you retract the viewfinder; the autofocus system could be more consistent; and it has poor battery life.