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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10
  • Updated by Sony RX10 III
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Updated by Sony RX10 IV
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1").

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The RX10 II was manufactured 9 months earlier than the RX10 III so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RX10 II grades vs the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony RX10 III

 RX10 II RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony RX10 II

 RX10 III RX10 II 
ReleasedMarch 2016June 2015Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Sony RX10 II and Sony RX10 III

 RX10 II RX10 III 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1229k1229kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 II offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 II versus the RX10 III.

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and RX10 III is 58 and 53 respectively.

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 II and RX10 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged RX10 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX10 II
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 III
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX10 II
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
68
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX10 II
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
56
environment sealing
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse function
63
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 II Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 III Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 II and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-10 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.20 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 813 gr (1.79 lb) 1051 gr (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 70
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.6
DXO Low light rating 531 472
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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