Sony RX100 Hot Shoe and Flash Frustration!

I have been a loyal Sony RX100 user since the first model came out. I have not been able to upgrade past the RX100 ii thanks to the missing hot shoe. I was told at the Sony Store that it was removed because customers are more interested in the viewfinder than adding a stronger flash. I think this is such a great camera ruined by its weak built-in flash, and I'd really like to see this added. I am so upset that the latest RX100 m4 is missing the hot shoe again! Does anyone have an update on this, is it ever going to come back? Speaking of flashes, I've gone through 3 Sony HVL-F20M flashes due to poor design. The flash breaks in the exact same spot with the smallest drop. I love this flash for my rx100 M2, but I feel that the design is in dire need of an update.

Hi sonyluvr
We're sorry to hear your frustrations regarding the RX100 series cameras.
We value your feedback and we will forward your request to the engineering department for future product developments.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. -Anthony

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nixpixstix wrote:
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Pulling my hair out.
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