Sony RX10 vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a complete overview of the Sony RX10 and Sony RX100 III, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The RX10 was released within a month of the RX100 III so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX10 grades versus the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 against the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 and RX100 III is 58 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and RX100 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.