RX100, or...

[carreauchompeur]

What's the default choice for super compact? I had an RX100 MK1 before which I loved, however managed to kill over the course of an 18 month trip throwing it around!

Some of the best shots I've ever taken were with that camera, colours were stunning however prices still seem quite high.

Budget of £300 max, what's around? Compact is the way forward...

[carreauchompeur]

Anyone?

[boyse7en]

Not much to add, except I bought an RX100 earlier this year, and still think its a fabulous camera. For a pocket-sized camera it takes excellent shots

[Craikeybaby]

It has been covered a lot on here. The usual advice is to buy an RX100.

[carreauchompeur]

Thanks, I think I was looking at the prices of the later models and balking somewhat however London Camera Exchange currently has the Mk1 at 309 quid with a further 50 cash back by redemption which seems a good deal.

May invest in a proper case this time though!

[GetCarter]

carreauchompeur said:

Thanks, I think I was looking at the prices of the later models and balking somewhat however London Camera Exchange currently has the Mk1 at 309 quid with a further 50 cash back by redemption which seems a good deal.

May invest in a proper case this time though!

The cheap cases you see advertised are nowhere near as good as the Sony version. But the mk1 case fits the mk3 in case that is of interest.

[ExPat2B]

I know you guys like the RX100, but doesn't the new Canon PowerShot G1 X III look really interesting ? APS-C sensor ( although I gather that the slower lens than the Sony means it not much of a difference )

It is basically a consumer DX camera shrunk down.

[GetCarter]

ExPat2B said:

I know you guys like the RX100, but doesn't the new Canon PowerShot G1 X III look really interesting ? APS-C sensor ( although I gather that the slower lens than the Sony means it not much of a difference )

It is basically a consumer DX camera shrunk down.

Does look good... but £1450 - whereas RX100 mk 3 £450, or mk5 £745

[ExPat2B]

GetCarter said:

ExPat2B said:

I know you guys like the RX100, but doesn't the new Canon PowerShot G1 X III look really interesting ? APS-C sensor ( although I gather that the slower lens than the Sony means it not much of a difference )

It is basically a consumer DX camera shrunk down.

Does look good... but £1450 - whereas RX100 mk 3 £450, or mk5 £745

I agree, its way to high priced, but I can't see it staying that high for very long

[rottie102]

As usual - I'll throw Canon G7X into the mix. In my opinion it's a better camera than the RX100, Mark II can be had on Ebay for £399 brand new.

[Craikeybaby]

rottie102 said:

As usual - I'll throw Canon G7X into the mix. In my opinion it's a better camera than the RX100, Mark II can be had on Ebay for £399 brand new.

Is that what you've been using for your vlog? I keep looking at them and am tempted to upgrade my S90.

[rottie102]

Craikeybaby said:

Is that what you've been using for your vlog? I keep looking at them and am tempted to upgrade my S90.

Mainly. Together with GoPro 5 and Sony A9

The IS on the G7X is just ridiculously good for video. Like a built in gimbal.
I'd get the Mk II though, since there's not much difference in price and usb charging is very important to me, plus other improvements.

[MikeT66]

I was looking for similar advice regarding Compact Cameras as I'm a bit stuck myself.

I've had a Canon Ixus as a pocket/ultra compact for nearly 10 years, but the technology of the old Canon is showing its age and I'm becoming increasingly uhappy with some of the results.

I've looked at the Sony RX range, but they don't seem, well, exactly 'pocket-sized' to me. 10.6cm x 5.5cm x 3.6cm seems little big for my pockets (I'm thinking more suit jacket/trouser pocket size as opposed to saddle-bags). I'm not interested in long zoom capability, nor Wi-Fi connectivity/GPS rubbish, just after a properly small/slim camera that copes in low-light without requiring harsh flash. Any other recommendations?

[vetrof]

Any thoughts on the Panasonic-Lumix TZ100 and LX15?

[strummerville]

MikeT66 said:

I was looking for similar advice regarding Compact Cameras as I'm a bit stuck myself.

I've had a Canon Ixus as a pocket/ultra compact for nearly 10 years, but the technology of the old Canon is showing its age and I'm becoming increasingly uhappy with some of the results.

I've looked at the Sony RX range, but they don't seem, well, exactly 'pocket-sized' to me. 10.6cm x 5.5cm x 3.6cm seems little big for my pockets (I'm thinking more suit jacket/trouser pocket size as opposed to saddle-bags). I'm not interested in long zoom capability, nor Wi-Fi connectivity/GPS rubbish, just after a properly small/slim camera that copes in low-light without requiring harsh flash. Any other recommendations?

I’ve had a Mk1 RX100 since 2013 to replace an DSLR that I very rarely used as it was too bulky. I don’t consider it too large. As a package, it has the quality and is certainly easily carried. If you want something very slim, you’re probably better off with a phone?

[pete]

vetrof said:

Any thoughts on the Panasonic-Lumix TZ100 and LX15?

I replaced a venerable Canon S90 with a Panasonic LX15 this year, wanting something a bit more modern, and able to work as a point-and-shoot or with a lot of flexibility. I considered an RX100 mk III (similar in price) and Canon G7x mk2 and G9x mk2 as obvious competitors. In the end, despite having only used Canon since the 1980s, I found the handling and features of the Panasonic were unbeatable for the price. In particular, focusing performance is top notch, and some of the video/photo "4k photo" functions are genuinely useful in a holiday / point-and-shoot context. The lens doesn't have much reach, but there are lots of pixels to crop from if that's an issue. Photo quality in raw format has been great, but I use it as an everyday companion to a Canon 6D, so I probably don't stretch the absolute imaging performance.

The Panasonic isn't really best in class in any single category, but you end up comparing it against things like the Sony RX100 mk5 at about double the price, and even then you sacrifice convenient features like the articulated touch screen. However what I would emphasise is that it's a very subjective decision. I had a good play with the Panasonic, Canons and Sonys while waiting for a delayed flight at Heathrow, originally assuming I'd prefer the G7X, before eventually settling on the Panasonic. I haven't regretted it, but then I probably would have been happy with any of them!

[SCEtoAUX]

I've got a Lumix LX-100 Utterly brilliant if you can manage with a small zoom range.