'If you’re after an all-purpose camera you’ll never have to upgrade with lenses, and don’t mind that it's not far off an entry-level DSLR in size, the RX10 II is simply excellent. '
One-size-fits-all bridge cameras are often touted as DSLR alternatives, but they’ve always lacked great performance and image quality – until Sony’s Cyber-shot RX10 showed up, that is.
'the DSC-F717 is an excellent, all-around camera.'
'this camera's sheer size and 1.5-pound weight hurt its ergonomics a bit'
'It's neither compact nor light, and it takes two hands to operate comfortably,'
'Armed with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, ISO sensitivities of 100/200/400/800 and shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 second in auto mode, the DSC-F717 produces stellar results, even in the most demanding of shooting situations'
'the DSC-F707 lacks important prosumer features, like adjustable contrast and color saturation, a histogram, and even a black-and-white mode (an odd oversight).'
'Some may find the F707 cumbersome as the construction does not lend itself to point-and-snap photography.'
'Unfortunately, the documentation is often inaccurate and misleading, so learning to use the camera is more difficult than it should be.'
'The Mavica is ideal for first-time users, but as many are now buying iMacs for their ease of use, it's a shame it doesn't include some way of getting your images into the fruity wonder without the need to invest in a floppy drive, especially as the packaging boasts Mac compatibility.'
