Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX10 II
- Successor is Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close but the RX10 III (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX10 III was brought out 3 years after the WX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX10 III grades against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony WX300
RX10 III | WX300 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | February 2013 | More modern by 38 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony RX10 III
WX300 | RX10 III |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX300
RX10 III | WX300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 III offers outside 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RX10 III compared to the WX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 III and WX300 is 53 and 94 respectively.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 III and WX300.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX10 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-03-29 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
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 | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.4-4.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1051 grams (2.32 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,398 | $330 |