Sony RX100 Mark III #10
Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/25 sec, at f/2.8.
**Focal Length: **70mm equivalent. Dan Bracaglia
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Sony’s RX100 Mark II has been one of the best advanced compact cameras on the market, so we have high expectations for the follow up, the Sony RX100 Mark III. We got some time to shoot with the camera and its new pop-up viewfinder in its natural habitat at night in NYC.

We were also pleased with the initial low-light, high-ISO sample images. We’ll have to wait until we get the camera in the test lab to say for sure how it resolves all the way up at ISO 12,800. For the sake of comparison, check out the sample galleries from the other RX100 models below.

Sample Images: Sony RX100 Mark II

Sony RX100 Mark III #1

Sony RX100 Mark III #1

We spent a lot of time shooting with the RX100 Mark III at its highest ISO of 12,800; even with no noise reduction, things are looking solid. Note: All images were captured as JPG’s in the sRGB colorspace. Click the link below the exit data for a full-res preview. Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/160 sec, at f/9.
**Focal Length: **66mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #2

Sony RX100 Mark III #2

The 1.44-million dot OLED viewfinder really sets this camera ahead of the competition. It’s incredibly satisfying to use. Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/160 sec, at f/3.2.
Focal Length: 70mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #3

Sony RX100 Mark III #3

Again, the lack of noise, and decent shadow detail is encouraging Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/60 sec, at f/2.8
**Focal Length: **70mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #4

Sony RX100 Mark III #4

Tech Specs: ISO 8000, 1/60 sec, at f/4.5.
Focal Length:70mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #5

Sony RX100 Mark III #5

Tech Specs: ISO 4000, 1/400 sec, at f/2.8.
**Focal Length: **70mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #6

Sony RX100 Mark III #6

Tech Specs: ISO 4000, 1/80 sec, at f/2.8.
**Focal Length: **70mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #7

Sony RX100 Mark III #7

The subject here was lit with only candlelight. Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/15 sec, at f/2.8.
**Focal Length: **55mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #8

Sony RX100 Mark III #8

Note the 1/15 sec shutter speed. Either I have the steadiest hands on this side of the Mississippi, or the RX100 Mark III saved the day with its lens-based IS. Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/15 sec, at f/2.8.
**Focal Length: **55mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #9

Sony RX100 Mark III #9

Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/25 sec, at f/2.8.
**Focal Length: **70mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #10

Sony RX100 Mark III #10

Tech Specs: ISO 12,800, 1/25 sec, at f/2.8.
**Focal Length: **70mm equivalent
Sony RX100 Mark III #11

Sony RX100 Mark III #11

The flip-up LCD screen makes selfies far too easy. Tech Specs: ISO 2000, 1/15 sec, at f/2.5.
**Focal Length: **24mm equivalent
Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia

Dan Bracaglia, the News & Features editor at Popular Photography, has been covering imaging and camera technology for 13 years, with work appearing—both written and photographic—in publications including American Photo magazine, Digital Photography Review, Popular Science magazine, the Star-Ledger, Sound & Vision magazine, and of course, Popular Photography. Contact the author here.

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