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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The RX100 II was launched 10 months prior to the RX100 III and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the RX100 II scores against the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX100 III

 RX100 II RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony RX100 II

 RX100 III RX100 II 
IntroducedMay 2014June 2013More recent by 10 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 III

 RX100 II RX100 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1229k1229kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 II features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 II compared to the RX100 III.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older RX100 II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
65
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography info
Sony RX100 III Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
Sony RX100 III Sports photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 III Travel photography factors
80
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
86
lighter than competition in class (290g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
74
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 III as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
81
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-27 2014-05-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 281 gr (0.62 lbs) 290 gr (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light score 483 495
Other
Battery life 350 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app 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 One One
Cost at release $598 $748