Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be comparing the Sony RX10 II and Sony RX100 III, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The RX10 II was launched 14 months after the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX10 II scores vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX10 II Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 II has got external measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 II and Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX10 II versus the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 II and RX100 III is 58 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 II and RX100 III.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger RX10 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.