Sony RX100 Hands-On Field Test (With NX70 Review)

The Sony RX100 is the world's most powerful pocket sized camera. With such incredible specs in such a small package, there must be some compromises, right? The Camera Store's Chris Niccolls checks out this pocket powerhouse. Also, Jordan Drake takes a look at the Sony NX70 weather sealed camcorder.

Shot and Edited by Jordan Drake
Filmed on the Sony NX70

[imagesilike]

I don't even care what cameras they're reviewing on this channel now, I just watch for the simple pleasure of watching an excellent review. Fantastic work guys, you manage to mix the right amount of specs/depth of knowledge with a nice level of informality and variety in terms of location and activities. Keep them coming.

[CorpulentBrony]

OK, I am impressed by your ability to walk and climb stairs and give such a cogent review at the same time.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

My two greatest fears are being on-camera, and letting Chris focus.  When I come out from behind the camera, both of those fears are realized.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[scd]

One of the best reviews of any camera I've watched.. Engaging and thorough, yet to the point. Wish more reviews were like this. Great job.

[KushPizzaSleep]

the 15$ rubber grip works great on this. this camera changed my life. amazing little thing

[mikster]

Was one of those who was stuck in a rut trying to figure out what compact camera to get as an everyday cam apart from a dslr... and after viewing several videos on different brands and models...and of course after viewing your review of the rx100 (concise and very informative imo) I just got myself an rx100. Cheers to your review buddy!

[harrisedgar]

The comments regarding the customizable "ring" of camera are exactly what I was looking for..!!! Thank you guys...!!! Great inside of the cameras a usual.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

We haven't had a chance to try out the X20 yet, we're waiting for a nearly complete sample so we can show images. Billy from The Fuji Guys will be bringing the sample to Calgary for what will surely be a very cool episode.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[TheCameraStoreTV]

As mentioned in the video, it is a 1 inch 20 megapixel Sony sensor. I'm not sure what else we could have mentioned, except that its a CMOS chip, but all large sensors now are CMOS, except in medium format and Foveon cameras.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[TheCameraStoreTV]

Done. Thanks for the suggestion!
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[joules]

I bought a pair of these Mk1s when they first came out, regularly using them for manual focus street photography over the last nine years, and I still think the image quality is sensational.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

The IS was on, but I hadn't yet discovered the magical 'Active IS' mode. We used it later in the video and you can see the dramatic improvement it makes.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[niccollsvideo]

Shooting all our videos from behind a desk would save Jordan and I lots of time and money! We'll take it under advisement!

Chris @ The Camera Store

[allgoo]

Great review!!
These guys are so articulated.
It looked so unscripted yet covers all the pros and cons I wanted to know.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

RX100. Largest sensor by far and great video controls.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[TheCameraStoreTV]

We used the Sony UWP system. Great audio, even with the included lac mic.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

The RX100 is by far the best compact on the market. The stills and video are both the best in this form factor.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[bubblevision]

To solve the ND filter problem I ordered a 52mm CarrySpeed 52mm MagFilter Threaded Adapter Ring and Hoya 52mm Circular Polarizing HD (High Density) Digital Glass Filter.

[TheCameraStoreTV]

It's an awesome camera, go and make amazingness with it!
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV

[AdamKoebel]

Excellent video - love the walking around. Thanks for all the information. I bought my very first DSLR (A Canon 10D) from you guys back when I lived in Calgary!