Third Time's a Charm

When I reviewed the original RX100 two years ago my closing comment was "The summary judgement for me is that the new Sony RX100 is hands-down the most appealing pocket-sized digital camera yet. Capable of producing DSLR grade images, it's hard to find much to fault with this small pocket wonder. While it is too pricey for many, given that it will almost certainly be a second or even third camera, for demanding quality-conscious photographers looking to own an always-along camera able to produce pro-quality results, the RX100 is not just hard, but for the moment almost impossible to beat."

After returning the review sample to Sony I put my money where my mouth was and purchased one for my own use. It has been in a pocket or bag daily ever since, and has performed admirably. The camera has met or exceeded expectations. When the RX100 II came out a year later, I took a pass. The articulated screen was appealing, but all together not enough of an upgrade...