| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
| Brand | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | RX10 III |
| Alternate model number(s) | |
| Camera format | EVF |
| Release year | 2016 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 133 mm |
| Width | 127 mm |
| Height | 94 mm |
| Weight | 1,095 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Sony RX10 IV |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony Exmor RS |
| Effective megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1 inch |
| Sensor area | 116.16 mm² |
| Sensor width | 13.2 mm |
| Sensor height | 8.8 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 2.41 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 2.7 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 70 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.1 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12.6 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 472 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
- 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
- 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
- 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
- 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
- 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
- 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
- 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
- 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
- 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
- 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
- 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - jpeg
- raw (arw 2.3)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 14.2 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1136x384
- 1280x720
- 1676x566
- 1824x1026
- 1920x1080
- 3840x2160
- 800x270
|
| Movie max framerate | 1,000 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 18 elements in 13 groups (6 aspheric elements, including AA lens; 7 ED glass elements |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 24.00 - 600.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 8.00 - 220.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 25 x |
| Aperture range | 0.06 - 0.42 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 3 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 72 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexble Spot |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Fixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 4 dual-sided aspheric lenses, 33 degree view angle |
| Focus peaking | + |
| Evf resolution | 2,359,296 dots |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.7 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.26 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 1,228,800 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temp/filter
- cool
- custom
- day
- daylight
- daylight)
- flash
- fluorescent (warm
- incandescent
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/32000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - (wireless supported via external flash only
- auto
- fill-flash
- internal flash does not support wireless mode.)
- off
- rear sync
- slow sync
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | ISO Auto: Approx. 1.0m to 10.8m (3.28 ft. to 35.43 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0m to 6.5m (3.28 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T) |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Multi Interface Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | - ms duo
- ms pro duo
- sd
- sdhc
- sdx
|
| Uhs support | UHS-I |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | + |
| NFC | + |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | + |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - external mic and headphone jacks
- micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
- multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | + |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 14.2 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 44 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 8 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 29 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 8 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 25 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.2 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.22 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.1 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.28 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.02 s |
| Startup time | 2.1 s |
| Play -> record time | 1 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 2.7 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 420 shots |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 370 shots |
| Battery life, video | 65 minutes |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | - |
| Internal charging supported | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - capture one express (for sony) free download
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