Thalassa

DPReview has now published their full review of the RX100 and they pretty much confirm that it is the king of the hill in its class for the time being.

Cheers,
T.

gobluetwo

Based on the quality of the images, I'd rank them Sony (clear #1), Canon, Panasonic.

ba_cityflyer

The Sony RX100 is probably the best point-and-shoot camera you can buy. But it's not cheap at $650. You could buy a dSLR for that! But if you're happy spending that sort of cash, go for it.

I have the Canon PowerShot S95, and love it. I can recommend the current version is the S100, which is still awesome and nearly half the price of the RX100 at $350 or so.

I'd rather save the $300 and spend it on a mileage run

Loren Pechtel

While it certainly seems nice it's a little thick to be called a pocket camera to me.

anhonestmile

+1. I was put off by the S100 because it is too big for one's pocket.

I can recommend the smaller Canon 110HS as a much cheaper, truly pocket camera. Obviously not in the same league as the RX100 / S95, mind.

Loren Pechtel

S100 or RX100?

I've got a S100 and it does go in a pocket well, the RX100 is 50% thicker, though.

Braindrain

Personally, I even stick my LX5 in my pocket so I don't think the RX100 is going to be a problem (for me).

With over a 200% increase on the sensor size of a S100, to me, it's no contest as to what my next P&S will be. ^

Loren Pechtel

If I were buying now the thickness would be enough that it wouldn't be clear what I would be buying.

As it stands I've got a S100 and I don't go for frequent equipment replacements. There's basically a 0% chance the RX100 will be around by the time I get a new one.

Braindrain

Knowing most camera manufacturers, it'll be the RX110.

JohnDP

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joanek

I popped in to my local camera shop today and played with the RX100--great little camera, emphasis on little. And great. I might bite--but it was suggested I wait a few weeks to see what the new Nikon and Panasonic offerings are going to be. I was told to expect them in the store by mid October.
Canon GX-1, not pocket sized, is also in the running for me.

I'm looking for something to carry around that isn't my Nikon D90. Loved my canon g7 (g11, not so much, except for the lens), looking for a modern version with a decent zoom. G12 seems to have it, but is a bit slow.

RobCH

I've just taken a Sony RX100 on a four-day trip to Italy and I have to say I am really pleased with how it performed. It really is compact, so slips into a small padded belt pouch (I never understood the universal fixation with putting cameras into jeans pockets), has excellent resolution, works almost too well in low light, and has a screen that is easily visible in bright sunlight. A few cons: after using a Casio the Sony's battery life is a limitation - it lasts a day, but only just; sometimes the menu choices are just too much (lots of clicks to get to White Balance for example); and the zoom is on the small side (but a trade-off well worth taking in my opinion). For the quality of the images, however, I have never had a camera of any spec to touch it. Certainly one to consider.

asdf1223

Sony's planning an RX-1. Something you might want to wait for.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/09/s...-compact-body/

Braindrain

Interesting read. If it didn't (supposedly) have a fixed lens, I might have considered it. However, it'll definitely be worth waiting to see what the official camera is.

mobilebucky

Looks promising at first, but sonyalpharumors was speculating price at $2700. I am not sure many will go for that. Certainly the RX1 is not pocket sized, that fixed 35mm lens is big.