Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 III

Below, we are matching up the Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 III, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1").

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The RX10 was introduced 24 months earlier than the RX10 III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RX10 scores versus the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX10 provides external measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the RX10 versus the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 and RX10 III is 58 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 and RX10 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older RX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.