Sony's RX series of compact cameras have wowed us with their small size and excellent image quality since the introduction of the original RX100 . But that type of quality doesn't come cheap, especially in a pocketable form factor.

Excellent high ISO performance; Big 1-inch image sensor; Sharp, wide aperture lens; 10fps burst shooting; Customizable controls; Large, titling LCD; Pop-up OLED EVF; Quick focus; Raw support; Wi-Fi with NFC

Very expensive; Short zoom range; Lacks hot shoe; External charger not included

If you are in the market for a great compact digital camera... purchase Sony's Cyber-shot RX100 III.

Excellent compact camera; Beautiful 20.1MP stills; Outstanding XAVC S videos; Breakthrough pop-up EVF

Expensive; No hot shoe; Limited focal range

At the top of this page I described the RX100 III as the best all-round compact for enthusiasts right now. I realize there'll be cries from those who love larger models like the Fujifilm X100s, but while the Fuji delivers better quality images, it's simply not what I would describe as a compact...

Bigger than average 1in sensor in compact body; Useful 24-70mm equivalent range; Bright f1.8-2.8 focal ratio and built-in ND filter; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Vertically tilting screen which angles 180 degrees; Built in Wifi with NFC.

Too many button presses to reposition AF area; Maximum focal length ‘only' 70mm; Shallow depth of field still a challenge; Average stabilisation; Smartphone app can't tag GPS co-ordinates; Screen isn't touch-sensitive; No hotshoe or microphone input; No miniature effect mode for movies; Needs SDXC...

I have found the RX100M3 to be an outstanding travel camera. It fits well into a pocket, tank bag on my motorcycle, backpack, etc. Easy to cary, easy to shoulder, always with me.

Fast Zeiss Lens; good quality photos; excellent feature set

It is a bit on the pricey side

The RX100 III is the most capable compact camera we've ever seen. With its built-in viewfinder and consistently fast lens, there's nothing that can provide better image quality in such a small package.

Large sensor undoubtedly the best in its class; Bright maximum apertures across zoom range gives huge flexibility; High quality; responsive viewfinder; Built-in ND filter helps both video and stills shooting in bright light; Excellent level of control over video (including manual exposure; Pleasant...

Clickless, slightly laggy control dial can make shooting experience feel disconnected, Focus peaking rather prone to indicating everything as in-focus, JPEG sharpening a little clumsy and interacts oddly with heavy noise reduction, Autofocus can be hesitant, especially in low light; AF improves when...

At $800, Sony's RX100 III is a very expensive point-and-shoot, but it's an excellent buy if you have the cash to spare.

Excellent image and video quality; Integrated pop-up EVF; Dedicated camera controls; Good battery life; New XAVC S codec for improved 1080p video

No touchscreen; Limited WiFi control; Expensive

Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 III Review - The Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 III is the manufacturer's latest enthusiast compact, following on from a pair of award winning models and looking to improve with a new pop-up EVF and redesigned lens

Addition of integrated EVF; Increased maximum aperture; Image Quality

Removal of Multi-interface shoe; Lacking ability to manually select AF points on rear screen

It was clear from its heritage that the Sony RX100 III would be an exciting camera, given that both its predecessors earned our Pocket Camera of the Year award, two years running. But that level of success also meant some mighty big shoes to fill.

Pocket-friendly design; Popup electronic viewfinder; Bright lens across the zoom range; Great performance with very fast autofocus; Very high resolution gives lots of detail in good light; High ISO noise levels much better than most pocket camera rivals; Wi-Fi wireless networking, Only very slightly...

Feels a little unbalanced without an accessory grip; Not as much telephoto reach as its siblings; Noise processing is heavier-handed than in earlier models; Quite pricey for a fixed-lens camera, Center of gravity is further left, so doesn't feel as comfortable without a grip, Hand grip is an...

Sony RX100 had marked a beginning as far as its compact advanced point and shoot series went. For its compact size, it tends to pack in a lot of features and offers good performance.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III compact camera earns Editors' Choice accolades because of its image quality and excellent EVF, even despite its high price.