Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberRX10 IIIRX10 II
Alternate model number(s)
  • dsc-rx10m3
  • dsc-rx10m2
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20162015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133129
Width (mm)127102
Height (mm)9488
Weight (g)1,095849
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony RX10
SuccessorSony RX10 IV-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSSony Exmor RS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120.2
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7070
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.123
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.612.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)472531
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)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 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
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)14.214.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1136x384
  • 1280x720
  • 1676x566
  • 1824x1026
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 800x270
  • 1136x384
  • 1280x720
  • 1676x566
  • 1824x1026
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 800x270
Movie max framerate (fps)1,0001,000
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioXAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, 18 elements in 13 groups (6 aspheric elements, including AA lens; 7 ED glass elementsCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 14 elements in 11 groups, including 7 aspheric elements, 7 blade aperture
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 600.0024.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 220.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)258.33
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.420.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)313
Filter thread (mm)7262
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexble SpotContrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexble Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeFixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 4 dual-sided aspheric lenses, 33 degree view angleFixed 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 (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.260.26
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NRAuto, 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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 301/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion BlurScene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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
  • (wireless supported via external flash only
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • internal flash does not support wireless mode.)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO 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)ISO Auto: Approx. 1.0m to 10.2m (3.28 ft. to 33.46 ft.)
Max flash sync (s)-1/1600
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot ShoeMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wi-fi
  • optional wired or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • external mic and headphone jacks
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
  • 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 (s/frame)0.30.38
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.44
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)14.214.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4444
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)88
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2929
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)88
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2527
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.16
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.220.15
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.280.27
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Startup time (s)2.11.7
Play -> record time (s)11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.73.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)420400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)370360
Battery life, video (minutes)65-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 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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Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Uses the world's first 1.0 type stacked EXMOR RS CMOS sensor with advanced signal processing and attached DRAM



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