Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Announced March 2016
- Old Model is Sony RX10 II
- Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe RX10 III was brought out 6 months prior to the RX100 V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX10 III scores vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony RX100 V
RX10 III | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony RX10 III
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony RX10 III and Sony RX100 V
RX10 III | RX100 V | |||
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Released | March 2016 | October 2016 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 III comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the RX10 III and the RX100 V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 III and RX100 V is 53 and 89 respectively.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 III and RX100 V.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-03-29 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing 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 images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.4-4.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 472 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,398 | $998 |