Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
![Sony Alpha A7S III front Sony Alpha A7S III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A7S-III/Sony-A7S-III-front.jpg)
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89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Superseded the Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Previous Model is Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The A7S III was launched 7 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7S III scores versus the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony RX100 II
A7S III | RX100 II | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 87 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1229k | Sharper display (+211k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A7S III
RX100 II | A7S III |
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Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony RX100 II
A7S III | RX100 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S III provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A7S III and the RX100 II.
![Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II size comparison Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7S-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and RX100 II is 61 and 89 respectively.
![Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7S-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S III and RX100 II.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7S III due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A7S III is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7S-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7S-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2020-07-21 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz XR | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699 gr (1.54 lb) | 281 gr (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Storage type | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch price | $3,499 | $598 |