Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV
89 Imaging
51 Features
77 Overall
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III/Sony-RX100-III-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-IV/Sony-RX100-IV-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 II
- Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 III
- New Model is Sony RX100 V
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 III and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1").
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The RX100 III was introduced 13 months before the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX100 III matches up against the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony RX100 IV
RX100 III | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony RX100 III
RX100 IV | RX100 III | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | ![]() | May 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony RX100 IV
RX100 III | RX100 IV | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 III provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX100 III and Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 III vs the RX100 IV.
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 III and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 III and RX100 IV.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged RX100 III will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-05-15 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 16.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 290 gr (0.64 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 280 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $748 | $898 |