Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony RX100 III versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 III was released 3 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the RX100 III grades against the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 III provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 III versus the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 III and RX100 V.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.