Sony RX1 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony RX1 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very comparable but the RX1 (Full frame) and RX10 III (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1 was introduced 4 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX1 grades versus the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the RX1 against the RX10 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and RX10 III is 79 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and RX10 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older RX1 will be behind in sensor tech.