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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very close but the A6300 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The A6300 was brought out around the same time to the RX10 III and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A6300 scores vs the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony RX10 III

 A6300 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A6300

 RX10 III A6300 
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony RX10 III

 A6300 RX10 III 
LaunchedFebruary 2016March 2016Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6300 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A6300 against the RX10 III.

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and RX10 III is 83 and 53 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6300 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6300 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6300
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
more heavy than others (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
75
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 III Travel photography factors
76
weather sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
55
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
weather proofing
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (1,051g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 III Vlogging factors
35
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,051 grams)
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-03 2016-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 404 gr (0.89 pounds) 1051 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 70
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 12.6
DXO Low light score 1437 472
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $889 $1,398