Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI
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 VI front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VI/Sony-RX100-VI-front.jpg)
88 Imaging
54 Features
75 Overall
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI 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
- Introduced May 2014
- Superseded the Sony RX100 II
- Updated by Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below is a extended review of the Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1").
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The RX100 III was released 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 III grades vs the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony RX100 VI
RX100 III | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony RX100 III
RX100 VI | RX100 III | |||
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Revealed | June 2018 | ![]() | May 2014 | More recent by 49 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony RX100 VI
RX100 III | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 III features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 III compared to the RX100 VI.
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VI-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 III and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VI-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and RX100 VI.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older RX100 III will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VI-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VI-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-05-15 | 2018-06-05 |
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 | 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 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | 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) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 gr (0.64 lb) | 301 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | One | One |
Retail price | $748 | $1,198 |