Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX10
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Launched March 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX10 II
- Updated by Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX10, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the RX10 III (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the RX10 III (1") and WX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RX10 III was introduced 5 years after the WX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the RX10 III grades against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony WX10
RX10 III | WX10 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | January 2011 | More modern by 64 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony RX10 III
WX10 | RX10 III |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX10
RX10 III | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 III offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 III vs the WX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 III and WX10 is 53 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 III and WX10.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern RX10 III will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-03-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.4-4.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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) | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 472 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,398 | $200 |