Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony RX10 III versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1").

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The RX10 III was released 2 years after the RX100 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX10 III matches up against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 III has got outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 III versus Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the RX10 III and the RX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 III and RX100 II is 53 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 III and RX100 II.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher RX10 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.