Anyone switched to an RX10 from a DSLR?

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The Sony RX10, seems like a good option for someone who does not want to carry a heavy DSLR body + many lenses but requires reasonable image quality, ideally for travel.

Have been looking at options like Panasonic FZ200, Nikon P7700, Fuji's and mirrorless but, there is nothing like the RX10!

If price isn't an issue, are there any other cameras that can be compared?

Key point here is that I need a 'one lens' solution and reasonable high ISO performance. Not keen on a slow superzoom lens on a lightweight DSLR either.
 
I'm looking to buy something that will compliment my Sony NEX, something smallish but with a good zoom. I currently prefer wide angles and primes on my NEX. For me nothing else compares for size, build quality, sensor size and lens. I just can't bring myself to spend £700 on it, though.
 
Where do you find the RX10 for £700? Grey import you mean?
 
I'm working towards it. I've used the RX10 almost exclusively since I bought it last year and today will be a critical test as it's the first of our local town fairs/festivals in the marketplace. Normally I'd use a DSLR with Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 but if the RX10 gives me comparable results then the DSLR's future is looking shaky.
 
I have one (£730) amazon warehouse.

It's a great one lens solution and is my preferred camera to go. I also have an SLR with 10 lenses, that are starting to gather dust. I have done some lengthy comparisons with the rx10 against APS-c and prime lenses. The Rx10 is very nearly as good as apsc and prime lens. I have posted threads on dpreview with 100% crops if people want to have a gander (same username as here).

I currently have an exhibition running and 3 of the images (a3+) we're taken with the rx10 and there is no difference between them and the ones taken with a 'proper' camera. The rx10 ones are probably sharper.

Positive points:
Small and lightweight - for a 24-200 f2.8 combo
Very flexible 24-200 range.
Amazing image quality - yes really!
As many features as a pro SLR and plenty of physical buttons.
Weatherproof.
Amazing full frame size viewfinder - yes really!
More dynamic range than a 5d mk3!

Negative points:
Focus can be a little slow sometimes especially at long end
Zoom is powered and can be a little slow
Viewfinder gets dark quickly at night
Not a good camera for long exposures as difficult to focus with stacked filters and exposures are not accurate with a 10 stop as smaller sensor makes it difficult for camera to maximise light gathering - don't know if that makes sense!
Tilt LCD screen 'scrapes' a little when lifting.

I would never have one as a sole camera and it's no good for sports, tracking or subjects that move fast. I probably wouldn't choose to use it for landscapes either re filter issue. It's my go to walk around lens and for architectural abstracts it's hard to beat.
 
On until end of May star anise arts cafe stroud, glos.
 
Always wondered why this camera doesn't get more recognition. I guess the price is a bit of an obstacle, but for those who often want a one side fits all solution this must be it.

Not sure how well its selling so might pick one up myself when the price bottoms out!
 
After a few days of use, looks like I'm satisfied with the images - for my use. I am sure a DSLR with an expensive lens will beat it, but for watching on a screen and the versatility without having to carry heavy kits, this seems the perfect compromise.
 
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