Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Older Model is Sony A6000
- Successor is Sony A6500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Old Model is Sony RX100 II
- New Model is Sony RX100 IV
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A6300 versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A6300 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A6300 was released 21 months after the RX100 III which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A6300 matches up versus the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6300 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony RX100 III
A6300 | RX100 III | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | May 2014 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony A6300
RX100 III | A6300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony RX100 III
A6300 | RX100 III | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6300 features outside 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 RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Sony A6300 versus Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A6300 compared to the RX100 III.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and RX100 III is 83 and 89 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and RX100 III.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6300 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6300 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger A6300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-03 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 404g (0.89 lbs) | 290g (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1437 | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $889 | $748 |