I bought the best pocketable camera money can buy!!!

I bought Nikon1 V1 end of last year but after 2 months I sold it off to a friend because later I realized I need a pocketable camera instead of interchangeable lens camera. It was a big mistake but I managed to persuade my colleague (no no, I didn't con her, using my charming smiles... wink!) and get her buys my V1. Fuuhhh... lucky I don't have a wife or else I will get several rounds of scolding for wasting money on another camera :P
I miss my Canon S90 which I could just slip it into my pocket and bring it everywhere I go. Sony just launched a new model RM100M2 end June, an upgrade from first model RX100. Unfortunately, it will not be available in Malaysia for the next few months. I want a better camera for my Berlin trip in September but I need at least a month to play around and get familiarize with the new camera. I couldn't wait much longer and I bought it via eBay from Hong Kong. In fact, it's cheaper than the old model selling in Sony Center here even after include courier shipping charges.

Unboxing
Compare with Nikon 1 V1


I don't want to do a review because so many available on the Internet already.
Review list:
  1. http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-ii-review-22341
  2. http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-review-new-back-illuminated-sensor-promises-superior-low-light-performance
  3. http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/reviews/compactcameras/129647/1/sony-rx100-ii-review.html
  4. http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-rx100-ii_Digital-Camera_review
  5. http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/sony-rx100-ii-1160503/review
  6. http://www.slashgear.com/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-ii-hands-on-you-want-this-camera-04289015/
  7. http://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-ii-review
  8. http://gizmodo.com/sony-rx100-ii-a-totally-new-sensor-a-more-perfect-poi-593962573
  9. http://thenewcamera.com/sony-rx100m2-vs-sony-rx100/
Enjoy some photos taken with RX100M2. No editing, straight from the camera.
Impressive portrait bookeh

Another portrait bookeh... surpass Nikon1 V1 quality

Just point & shoot

Nice panorama shot... just swipe your camera

Landscape shot.... check out zoom photos below

Max lens zoom.... if you think this great, check out below

Max digital zoom, I can even read the signboard... Amazing huh?!

Superb macro shot

Fantastic miniature shot

Awesome low-light shot...!!
Also check out raya photos & video taken using RX100M2.




If you are too lazy to read the review, you can watch this full review in youtube below:


Well, after using it for a week, I can attest this is the best pocket camera with near DSLR quality!! I give 6 stars out of 5! RX100M2 is capable to produce exceptional images and extra one star for making me fall in love with photography all over again :)

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