Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony RX10 III versus Sony RX100, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The RX10 III was manufactured 3 years after the RX100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RX10 III scores vs the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 III offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX10 III versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 III vs the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 III and RX100 is 53 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 III and RX100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher RX10 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.