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Ace-of-Blades | Asked  10 months ago | Last response was 5 months ago

I'm an amateur looking for an excellent image and video quality. I d all sorts of photography to share with family and friends. I would like a camera I can have with me almost always, one with heaps of different picture effects. At the moment, I'm actually torn between the RX100, NEX-F3 and thee EOS M. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Which camera do you recommend for Ace-of-Blades?

Sony NEX-F3 - $399
16 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Sony DSC-RX100 - $639
20 MP|3.6x f/1.8|Nikon CX EXMOR|3" LCD
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  1. Intermediate III
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    9 months ago Harri-Heikkil recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

    One critical note at the beginning, NEX-series cameras have interchangeable lenses, RX100 is a fixed-lens camera. Both of these are excellent choices, but I would prefer NEX-5N over the NEX-F3 from the NEX series (you get a better camera for almost same money). Both the RX100 and NEX-5N have excellent feature sets and video capabilities. 

    The question here is, do you value more RX100's tiny size (it fits easily in your pocket) or NEX-5N's/NEX-F3's slightly better low-light performance?

    The NEXs are usually provided with a kit zoom lens (Sony SEL-1855). Using this package and comparing it to RX100's portability, the RX100 beats it 100 to 0. However, if you use the NEXs with the Sony SEL-16F28 pancake lens, you get an almost pocketable DSLR, but the lens has no zoom.

    But considering your priorities, I would choose the RX100 because it will always be with you.

    Some good reviews:

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100/

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonynex5n/

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-alpha-nex-f3

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  2. Intermediate I
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    5 months ago Salar-Full-HD recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

    be sure that the rx100 has the best quality in the compact cameras .

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