Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 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
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 II
- Later Model is Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Refreshed by Sony WX350
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable but the RX100 III (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 III was revealed 15 months after the WX300 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 III scores against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony WX300
RX100 III | WX300 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 15 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony RX100 III
WX300 | RX100 III |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony WX300
RX100 III | WX300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 III has physical dimensions 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 III against the WX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 III and WX300.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 III will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger RX100 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-05-15 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 grams (0.64 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) | - |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $748 | $330 |