Sony RX100 vs RX100 II

[RondaKS]

I am currently using a DSC-WX150 and going to Disneyland at the end of the month. I am not sure if the WX150 is going to be the best camera to take to the park.

I have read a lot on this forum and other forums how great the RX100 is. I have two grade schoolers and a Pentax K-r that I am not using because I find it too big to carry around. Therefore I am looking for a P&S that I will carry that will be able to take photos of the active children.

However the RX100 II is coming out at the end of the month and I am wondering if the $100 is worth the additional features of the new version. Or if I should get the RX100 now so I have some time to learn the camera before our trip leaving July 31st.

I appreciate your thoughts.
Ronda

 

[ddbowdoin]

I am currently using a DSC-WX150 and going to Disneyland at the end of the month. I am not sure if the WX150 is going to be the best camera to take to the park.

I have read a lot on this forum and other forums how great the RX100 is. I have two grade schoolers and a Pentax K-r that I am not using because I find it too big to carry around. Therefore I am looking for a P&S that I will carry that will be able to take photos of the active children.

However the RX100 II is coming out at the end of the month and I am wondering if the $100 is worth the additional features of the new version. Or if I should get the RX100 now so I have some time to learn the camera before our trip leaving July 31st.

I appreciate your thoughts.
Ronda

nope, not much different... WiFi. Personally I am never satisfied with out of camera images so wi-fi does nothing for me.

 

[fractal]

Here's a good review on the RX100II. As Dan said, the big difference is wi-fi and some better IQ at higher ISO levels.

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-ii-review-22341

 

[gsrjedi]

I think a big addition to the RX100 II is the tilting LCD. I really like that on my NEX. I don't know anything about the wifi in it, but I could see it being somewhat useful to send a couple photos to an iPad or other tablet while on vacation if you're the type who likes to share while away.