thecamerastore compares RX100 iii to BMPCC !?
"The new RX100 MK III features the fantastic XAVC-S codec, which allows for much more movement in the frame with less degradation of the image, as well as a more easily editable image. There is also a built-in three stop ND filter (the same type we struggled to attach to the RX100). With these add-ons, I actually find the RX100 MK III to be a much more flexible portable filmmaking device than the celebrated Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. Sure it doesn’t shoot RAW, but the fantastic, versatile lens (with stabilization!), awesome viewfinder, larger sensor and built in NDs make it much more practical for fly-on-the-wall documentary work."
http://www.thecamerastore.com/blog/sony-rx100-mk-iii-first-impressions.aspx
Its full sensor readout and high bit rate allows the RX100 III to produce noticeably higher resolution video compared not only to its predecessors, but nearly all of the other cameras.
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100-m3/6
Wish list for the RX10 Mk2:
XAVC-S: 30/25/24p 4K, 50/60p FHD, 100/120p HD, all with full sensor readout.
24-105mm f2.0 (or possibly f1.8) Zoom (with variable, faster zooming speed during recording)
Same form factor with some changes to UI:
ND selector switch as on the AX100. Same EVF as on the A7.
Does this have 5-axis stabilization? I think I'll get an RX10 (even though it doesn't seem too popular on this forum) and hopefully some of the better features of this camera will trickle into the RX10 mark ii. The concept of pocket video camera is over-blown media hype. Is the BMPCC pocketable? Also, why no 4k on this?
It's the same crippling that has been done to the A6000. Now that Sony's latest generation of onboard controllers is so good that they can do full sensor readout and write nearly artifact-free, detailed video, Sony probably doesn't want to cannibalize its camcorder and hybrid camera line. Otherwise, less people would be inclined to buy an RX10 over the RX100 Mk3 or an FS100 over the A6000.
Still it would be nice is there was an audio input. Deliberately crippled camera.
@babypanda Guess you can't have it all
I thought at first the 720/120p mode wasn't in xavc-s but I was wrong . And the dual mp4/xavc-s recording is quite useful.
http://www.sony.net/Products/di/en-gb/products/c3jk/specifications.html?contentsTop=1
...and let's not forget the hdmi out as well. IMHO the rxlll clicks all of the boxes. I only wished they would have developed a higher res sweep panorma and taken the lens to 90mm. Pretty small "con" list. It will be perfect for the new handheld 2-axis gimbles.
First for the RX100 series is a 5-axis stabilisation system, which should help to ensure steadier movies are created.
The RX100 III's other improvements of note include the option to record Full HD video footage at up to 50Mbps, or up to 100fps in the XAVC S format. Dual video recording will also be appreciated by those who’d like to record high quality AVCHD/XAVC S footage alongside a smaller MP4 format file that’s easier to share.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-rx100-iii_Digital-Camera_review
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