The big question is whether the RX100 III's extra features are worth a few hundred more dollars than its predecessors, which are now its main competitors. It really depends on your shooting style and your video needs.

Pound for pound, the best pocket camera available now; Outstanding photo and video quality for its size; The ultimate blend of features for any level of photographer; The only pocket camera with an electronic eye-level viewfinder

Costs as much as a DSLR; Tighter zoom range stops short of ultimate portrait territory; A step back in battery life as compared to previous models; Needs a certain storage card to use its best video mode

Sony's new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is designed for those that want better landscapes and portraits, and is only 9g heavier than the RX100 Mark II. The Mark III features a new 24-70mm equivalent wide-angle lens, and built-in pop-up viewfinder.

Pop-up electronic viewfinder; 24-70mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens; Large 20.2 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor; Dual axis electronic level; Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity; Sony PlayMemories Apps; Excellent noise performance; Excellent image quality; Tilting 3inch screen

Price; Little grip at the front; Some vignetting

Incredibly nice camera in both optics and construction. Can easily compete with semipro SLR without snack. given purchases

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...

The RX100 Mark III is the second upgrade to Sony's successful line of fixed-lens compact cameras, which began roughly two years ago with the original RX100. Highlights of the new model include a faster lens with wider coverage, a built-in pop-up viewfinder, the latest BIONZ X image processor,...

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

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...

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. It's not the perfect camera to take shot-to-shot control over, but its capability means it justifies its high price tag.

Getting excellent quality images and video, on the go.;

Low light shooters and those who want the camera to always be ready for the next shot.;

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III (aka RX100M3) is quite a different animal from its sibling, the Editors' Choice RX100M2 . With a manufacturer price of $800 (£700, AU$1,100) it costs about $150 (£110, AU$200) more, and targets enthusiasts willing to pay more for a faster lens, improved video quality, and an electronic viewfinder. And the M3 is an appealing camera for that group, albeit not without causing some aggravation along the way.

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is an overall great camera that delivers significant improvements over the RX100 II, but not everyone will think it's worth the extra cost.

A great electronic viewfinder that doesn't increase the size of the svelte Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is one of the camera's highlights. Plus it offers excellent performance, photo and video quality.

The camera shuts down when you retract the viewfinder, the autofocus system could be more consistent, and it has poor battery life.

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is an overall great camera that delivers significant improvements over the RX100 II, but not everyone will think it's worth the extra cost.

A great electronic viewfinder that doesn't increase the size of the svelte Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III is one of the camera's highlights; Plus it offers excellent performance, photo and video quality.

The camera shuts down when you retract the viewfinder; the autofocus system could be more consistent; and it has poor battery life.