Sony's pricey new compact cameras are pure performance

Who still needs a dedicated camera when smartphone cameras are now so damned excellent?

Professionals and hobbyists are two answers that come to mind. Among those group, Sony's been leading the pack for years: Its Alpha series of mirrorless cameras (with both full-frame and APS-C-size image sensors) and RX100 point-and-shoot models are generally well regarded, and now the company is ready to further its lead.

Meet the new high-performance A500 mirrorless and the RX100 V point-and shoot.

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Let's get price out of the way. Sony's new cameras are not cheap. The A6500 will cost $1,400, and the RX100 V will cost $1,000 when they ship in November — definitely not throwaway money, that's for sure. Read more...

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