Why is this camera always being compared to the Sony RX100 which is way more expensive? Aside from price, what are its advantages over the sony?
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Because LX 7 and RX100 are the top two smaller camera on the market disregard the price difference. LX7 has bigger lens, better night photo. Sony has bigger sensor...
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I like the size of the LX7, it is very easy to carry. Also the Lieca lens is exceptional giving sharp images and color replication. This is my third LX series camera and I have enjoyed each one of them.
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Along with all the other advantages answered already. #1, Best affordable low light camera. 1.4 lens means indoor shots without flash in many cases. ...more megapixels doesn't equal better low light pics....higher and higher ISO doesn't either. But a good compromise of megapixels, better than average CMOS sensor and a good "fast" lens does equal good indoor shots with and without flash. Wait for the price to drop to around 299, which does happen throughout the year.
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In addition, the LX7 does Macro much better then RX100. LX7 can focus at a min of 1 cm vs Sony at 5 cm. The RX100 has always been a dissapointment for those that care about macro close ups. I have both cameras and use the LX7 99% of the time over the RX100.
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Don't know - but I've used the Panasonic for my Real Estate Appraisal/Valuation work since I got it. I am an appraiser of commercial real estate and I needed a wide angle camera easy to use. I've never had good long term luck with sony electronics. This is my 5th Panasonic camera for work purposes over the last 10+ years.
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IMHO, LX7 is better than Sony RX100 for the reasons as following:1. Wider lens, 24mm vs 28mm of RX1002. Fast lens, F1.4-2.3 vs F1.8-4.9 of RX1003. Image stabilizer is one stop better than RX1004. LX7's iAUTO is arguably the best by most of Pro's review (but I found the color is way off in certain cases).
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Avantages vs rx100 : *wide angle 24mm ( very important for street photos ) * wide aperture 1.4 to 2.3 (so this camera don't need to go over 1600 iso ) * Bokeh are easy to do ( and it's makes a bif difference for portrait per example)
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Both are excellent cameras. The Canon has been around for a little longer so it has more history. The Sony has a few more features. The Canon printer doesn't make any difference.
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Sorry, there is no comparisons here. The SONY is a "pocket" camera" and the Olympus is (overall) much bigger and will not fit in a pocket. There are several main differences. First, the Olympus is 40X optical vs the Sony 20X optical. With that much zoom power, you need a camera you can hold on to. The Sony offers little in this area. On the flip size, the xtra wide angle of the Olympus can't be beat. Second, (and this is my preference) I like using standard (rechargeable-Nimh) double AA batteries for the Olympus, vs. a custom battery for the Sony. While I have taken over 20,000 pictures with my SP-820, I have mastered only 30% of the features; and try to learn new ones when I can. My Son likes Sony Camera's for their size, but he mostly shoots on auto modes and rarely uses any of its features.. While there is a "significant" difference in megapixels (Sony 18 megapixels vs Olympus 14 megapixels) this could make a difference in prints larger than 11" x 17" (and you would need a really large printer.) I have such a large printer, and I am always impressed with the quality of the prints from my Olympus. You maybe wondering, what photo programs I use. Generally Picasa, Photo shop (for digital manipulation), Corel Photo (quick and easy) are my three favorites. The decision you must make - do you want a POCKET point and shoot camera or one that will really take pictures you want. My only failure to date is I have been unable to "shoot" the International space station as it zips by. I must tell you that until you become accustom to the 40X zoom, a good light weigh quality tripod (or mono-pod) may be required.
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I'm sorry i can because i bought the qx10 and I'm very happy with it i don't think the qx100 with 20 mp has a lot of difference
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You have to weigh that against the Sony's excellent optics and continuous F2.8 minimum aperture. No 50x optical zoom is going to be worth much. I love the RX10.
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I have an a6000 and now I just bought the RX10, used from Amazon Warehouse deals for under $800 and it's so much better image quality wise then say, an a6000 with kit lens or 16mm F2.8 pancake lens. I have both cameras now and love them both but if you needed to pick just one, here is my recommendations... If you are a VIDEO person, get the RX10. If still image quality with fast accurate AF is your deal breaker, an a6000 with the 18-105 F4 G lens is a killer combo. NEX-7 vs a6000??? I sold my a77 and didn't like the NEX-7 or a65 becuase of horrible low light, high ISO image results. The a6000 with same 24megapixels + new bionz-x processor = excellent low light camera, close to a99's low light performance in stills. No mic input (stay with NEX-7) if that's a deal breaker but overall the a6000 is better than the NEX-7 in almost every way, including the new alpha style menu structure.
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I don't have the 100 or the 300. My last one was the 500HS. It is smaller now and lighter. The night picture without the flash are all nice. I took lots of them during the Holiday lights event, and they all very clear. Also it has anti shaking mode, it snaps and processing very quick so much less blurry when moving. I think that is a major difference for this camera. Battery life is very short that is the only draw back to me. I like it overal all but be sure to get extra battery.
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I prefer the SONY camera. I even have an Old one model ( 1 Megapixel ) with night vision, and even today I've gotten wonderfurl night videos
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Quite frankly, I don't remember, but I wouldn't let that interfere with buying this amazing camera. And there are a number of books available on the camera including "Photographer's guide to the Sony DSC RX100" by Alexander White that should give you plenty of info. Now my camera of choice when I go out the door. And the best part - it fits in my pocket - with a nice big sensor to take amazing photos. Enjoy!
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It is very hard to separate the sensor and the EXR modes. Even in some of the "manual" modes under certain settings, the EXR functions will kick in. I will say the x10 is a bit quirky but you can get some very nice images out of it. The Sony has a larger sensor and does have more lines of resolution on Popular Photography's resolution test at its base ISO. Sony has 2270 lines of resolution and the Fuji has 2130. The Fuji earns a low noise rating up to ISO 800 while the Sony only holds onto the low noise rating only through ISO 400. Very similar cameras with similar audiences. I can't really speak to the Panasonic as I have never owned or used one. Popular Photography has a website and has a full review of both cameras. They are very good reviews. May be helpful to you.
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I have searched online for the same comparison b4 i bought both of the two. The thing is, because these two cameras have a lot of features, it takes a while to write or make a video to fully compare the two cameras. I did find some that tried to compare the two camers, but the reviews seemed bias to me. Overall, i like the Fuji over the Canon, but i like the Canons zoom over fuji's. One can still get the same results as the other.
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Thanks Technology Guy...I have one more question since you guys know what you are talking about. I was just reading a lot of great reviews about the Canon PowerShot S90, it sells for the same price of the new Sony so price wouldn't be an issue. I'm just wondering from the Sony HX5V or the Canon PowerShot which one will be a better buy.
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I'm trying to decide whether to go with either the 800IS, 850IS, or the Sony DSC-T100. I guess pic quality is the most important, and I usually trust Canon images above all others in this class....but I really love the size and design of the Sony, especially the sliding lens cover which powers it up. Anyone have an opinion?
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Probably not. RX100 M2 is about the same compared to the NEX-5T at any ISO level (difference of megapixels count more of a concern on small sensors, but RX models are somehow 'perfectly' optimized--like comparing iOS to battery-fasting Android), although the speed of the 5T is quite something ideal, as it has phase detection. Look, consider the upcoming A6000. It is a little pricier against the 5T, plus you get the hot shoe and internal flash. Speed is the same, in spite of more contrast and phase points. It is very difficult to improve because Sony is already ahead of every other camera maker in terms of sensor and processing = remarkable image clarity. Value wise, they are about the same. Maybe RX100 is the better choice, unless shooting sports and low light where the 5T is the best bet. For video work, RX100/M2 is the only ideal choice because NEX always will overheat, shutting down the camera. This is because the large sensor and processor do not have a heat sink as required to prevent the issue, although in consequence the point of a DSLR's size does reflect more room to breathe.
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HiThere does not appear to be any lag. Hit the shutter button and you have it. By the way, I am a professional photographer and I owned the original RX100. Did not like it as I felt the lens and/or sensor was simply not sharp enough for my needs. I sold it after 3 months. The Mark 3 is fabulous and Sony has fixed the problems PLUS added an EVF. This camera lens/sensor combo is really sharp and I am delighted with it. It is my "carry around" always camera.Good luck and well wishes!- Phil Johannes
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I haven't tried the A720IS (I assume that's the one you're looking at) but a quick glance at the specs and photos leads me to believe the Powershot SX100IS is easier to control, i.e. it's easier to use manual settings and control the flash. (I always had problems with compact cameras where the flash would go off when I didn't want it, and when I thought I had it turned off. With the SX100IS the flash doesn't go off unless you actually lift it up, so there is no problem with accidental flash. This suits my needs, but might not be important to you.) Both cameras have a similar sensor, both use SD cards, both use 2 AA batteries, and the size and weight are not all that different. Both have face detection and image stabilization, though it's important to consider how important these features are and how easy they are to turn on/off when you need them. Both cameras have a 2.5" screen. The biggest difference I can see, aside from the layout of the controls, is the zoom, and this is a pretty big deal to many people. The A270IS has a 6x zoom, which is already twice the zoom of an average compact camera, but the SX100IS has a 10x zoom which really makes a difference. My dad uses this camera and on a recent family trip he was getting similar shots using the 10x zoom as I was getting on my DSLR with a 300mm lens! So you get a lot more freedom from the longer zoom, and it is ideal for shooting wildlife. I believe the only thing the A720IS can do that the SX100IS cannot is use lens adapters. If this is a concern for you, then you'll want to stick with the A720IS. Otherwise, I highly recommend the SX100IS, but try to test both cameras at your local store even if you plan on purchasing them from Amazon (which I also recommend).
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that's simply a stupid question. Cost not being a factor, there are a great many Canon cameras that "outclass" anything from Sony.