
We had that rare privelige with the Sony RX100 III, though, and it made for a very interesting side-by-side comparison. It's not very often that we go into a review with access not just to the camera we're reviewing, but also every prior version in the line.
Apps also require you give Sony your email address and log in with a very fiddly on-screen keyboard.
PlayMemories apps are also quite pricey for single-purpose, single-manufacturer apps. Video is cropped from sensor, not the entire sensor surface 120fps mode crops video even more significantly. New XAVC S compression with Full HD at 60p and 50Mbps bit rates gives only a very subtle improvement in detail over AVCHD, yet doubles file sizes. Top burst speed slows (to 6.7fps) when shooting RAW files (still pretty good, though). Slightly below average saturation levels and hue accuracy. JPEGs can look overprocessed and a little noisier than predecessor's, especially at higher ISOs. Viewfinder view is (not surprisingly) quite small we didn't use it as much as we thought we would. It's still fairly hard to blur backgrounds at this sensor size. Macro performance not quite as good as predecessors'. Lens doesn't offer as much telephoto reach as competing models (but that's offset somewhat by high-res, which allows lots of cropping). Not compatible with tight-fitting cases designed for earlier models. Hand grip is an optional extra that should really be included. Center of gravity is further left, so doesn't feel as comfortable without a grip. Above average battery life for its size. Smart Remote Control app is loads of fun. Built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking with NFC is quite handy for sharing photos. Improved image stabilization (SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode) for movies. Sensor readout for movies doesn't skip lines, shows a noticeable improvement over earlier models. Refined user interface is a good improvement. No longer penalizes an early shutter button press. 10fps full-resolution burst mode when shooting JPEGs (autofocus locked at first frame). More versatile LCD articulation allows selfies. Bright LCD has better visibility than most under direct sunlight. Built-in, retractable high-resolution electronic viewfinder. Much better high ISO performance than typical enthusiast pocket cameras. SteadyShot stabilization is more effective for still imaging than in earlier models. Lens is wider than predecessor (but see Con about less tele reach). aperture offers better low light potential and subject isolation than predecessors at focal lengths above ~35mm eq. lens has generally very good optical performance for its type Very high resolution gives crisp images with lots of detail at lower sensitivities. Only very slightly larger and heavier despite new features still quite pocket-friendly.