Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we are matching up the Sony RX10 III versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1").

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The RX10 III was launched 23 months later than the RX100 III making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX10 III matches up vs the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 III enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the RX10 III and the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 III and RX100 III is 53 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 III and RX100 III.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer RX10 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.