Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 was announced 20 months prior to the RX100 III which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 matches up vs the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 and the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and RX100 III.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged RX100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.