It may seem crazy, but 90% of the time, I have a camera on me thats not my iPhone. Call me a slow adapter (or stubborn) given the steadily increasing lens quality of iPhone and phone cameras in general. But for me, there’s nothing like being able to control and adjust a camera’s settings in order to get a shot the way I envision it.
“But isn’t carrying a camera with you everywhere heavy and inconvenient?”
My friends, I would like to introduce you to my pride and joy, the Sony DSC-RX100.
Before my trip to Europe a few years ago, I set out on a quest for a camera that was not just smaller than my DSLR, but could take better quality photos than my iPhone. I took a trip over to B&H Photo and Video and after explaining to the sales associate just what I was looking for, picked up the Sony DSC-RX100. (If you are in NY and need help with camera gear, GO TO B&H! These guys know their stuff.) I was pretty much sold on the camera when I picked it up as it weighed next to nothing. After taking a few test shots in the store, it was a done deal.
My plan was to use the Canon for the usual shots and the Sony for photos to post on Instagram. (Using a WiFi enabled memory card as the camera isn’t WiFi capable.) From when I purchased the camera to when I arrived in Barcelona, I could not put the Sony down. The more shots I took with it, the more I fell in love with it. I brought my DSLR around with me for the first two days before I decided to leave it behind and use only the Sony. From its light weight, and high quality images, the RX100 was easily the camera of choice as we went from Marseille to Sorrento.
Aix and Marseille Photo Diary
Harmony of the Seas
Barcelona Sunrise
While it may look like your standard point and shoot camera, it’s functionalities go way beyond that. For starters, you can shoot in RAW, control the ISO, and even the f-stop. Want to shoot in manual, aperture priority, or shutter modes? All possible. This camera truly acts more like a mini DSLR than anything else. Add in the cameras mirrorless technology and Zeiss lens and you are talking about capturing some seriously dynamic images. I use it not just for the majority of my Instagram posts, but for the blog quite a bit (like this post for example). I always bring it with me when I travel, especially for work when bringing my DSLR is typically not possible.
So is it a replacement for a DSLR? I would say that depends on what you are shooting and what your experience level is. The number one limitation in my opinion comes down to the focal length, but that’s a personal preference. But overall, wether you are learning photography or even a professional, I couldn’t recommend this camera more for those days when you just want to travel light, and not miss getting the shot.
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