Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been wanting to upgrade for a while. I wanted an all-in-one camera but also wanted top quality images. This camera caught my eye when it was introduced. The price is steep, but in my opinion, it turns out to be worth it. Pros: Really gorgeous image quality. A good zoom range. The interface quickly becomes intuitive and the software seems very well thought out. Though it’s a tad heavy, it is manageable for an afternoon hike. For the most part the ergonomics are good. Cons: The zoom is kind of clunky. As others have mentioned, I’d rather a faster truly manual zoom with a much shorter turn ratio. The tripod mount placement makes it such that you cannot articulate the view-screen while the camera is mounted on a tripod. You can see the shot through your smart phone but that takes a bit of doing. The “Menu” button is placed so that you have to use your left thumb to press it. This may sound like a petty concern, but it is actually very awkward to have to use two thumbs to poke around the camera. Instead of being able to hold the camera in my left hand, I have to shift holding it in my right just to press one button. The camera seems to really gobble up the battery. I have owned many digital cameras over the years and this is the first time I’ve considered buying a back up battery. Conclusion: The first three cons seem pretty unforgivable for the engineers at Sony. They seem like common sense issues that should have been remedied before the camera hit the street. Otherwise it is everything I’d hoped for. The flaws do not come close to ruining the experience for me. Great all-in-one!

With all the Camera brands and models currently available, why would anyone want, or expect, to pay $1,000 for a Point & Shoot Camera, one that does not even have an interchangeable Lens? Here are some answers as to WHY: As one who is not a professional, but is a hobbyist enthusiast level photographer (primarily Landscape and Wildlife), I utilize some (15) different cameras comprised of the Canon, Nikon, and Sony brands, and ranging from DSLR & DSLT to Higher-end P&S cameras. This Sony DSC-RX10 utilizes a 1" Exmore-CMOS Sensor which is only slightly smaller than an APSC Sensor, has a very high MP count, has very fast Focusing ability, lots of Focusing points, expands to over 8.3x Optical Zooming plus Digital Zooming, uses a high quality Carl Zeiss Lens, captures your still shots at amazing speed, its Viewfinder and LCD are extremely clear, it has a metal Magnesium Camera Body with polymer over-coating, provides manual or automated functionality that is equal to, or even surpasses many DSLR products, live action Movie capturing is crystal clear, is capable of using Glass Filters, and externally attached Lens Hoods, and is fast in all aspects - except one. The camera is just a bit slow in turning on because of a high end Bionz Processor, and can also be just a touch slow in Processing your shot just taken, even with Ultra High Speed Class 10, 64mb/sec.+ SD Memory Cards. But slower only in comparison to some of the other cameras available, yet it is still very fast in capturing a still, or action shot - in fact faster than many DSLT/DSLT type cameras. Its new version Bionz Processor is so exact, that this is why a touch slower seems to be perceived in the processing - NOT the actual Picture taking time. That operation is ultra fast! The only other con is Sony's Detailed User Manuals - the 250+ pages- which are via on-line, or on-line download accessible that utilize the "Cascading Sheets" methodology of information. NOT available in common Book form, or indexed by a direct Table of Contents and Page Numbering. But this is the methodology Sony has chosen for all its Camera products currently - many of us have complained loudly. The bottom line - Sony's cameras and products are top shelf, and are very innovative. They are high quality, do the job nicely, and are state of the art for the consumer market with leading edge technology. The RX10 Camera is a true winner and provides a lot of functionality horsepower for the user. YES - it is worth the higher pricing!

Purchased for overseas trip as alternative to larger, heavier Nikon DSLR and worked out really well. Easy to learn and use on the go. Fit easily in carry-on. Pictures were crisp and colors bright and uniform. Great choice.