<p>The Sony RX100 II is not only the best point-and-shoot camera currently for sale, but arguable the greatest ever made. It's the perfect combination of a fast, sharp lens that can shoot in low light; a sensor that's on par with some mirrorless cameras; and a size that's small enough to slip in your pocket.More Related to this Story</p><p>While the RX100 II's $750 price might make you balk, it's a gadget where you get what you pay for. Overall, it beats just about everything else on the market, and cameras it doesn't are hyper-specific and even pricier. (For those, read our expanded gift guide to top cameras in other categories.)</p><p>Perhaps the biggest feat of the RX100 II is that it manages to squeeze a very big sensor into a very small body. To put it simply, the bigger the sensor the better the image quality and the the RX100 II has one of the biggest you'll see on a camera for less than $1000. That means your images come out less smeared and grainy when you shoot in low-light situations, and you'll be able to capture a wider range of lights and darks in a single image without clipping the highlights or shadows.</p><p>The lens on the RX100 II plays a role in its low-light performance. When you're zoomed all the way out, you can get a maximum aperture of f/1.8 which means that a whole lot of light comes through the lens, so you can still get a good shot when the lights are dim. Combine that with the aforementioned low image noise, it means that you can bust this camera out for great shots at your next party.</p><p><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gadgets-and-gear/gadgets/the-hands-down-best-camera-to-give-as-a-gift/article15650078/">Keep reading...</a></p>