Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII was introduced in July 2019 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III was introduced in May 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III have 3.0" Tilting screens with 921k dot and 1,229k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Cameras are equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization (4 stops of compensation in Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII).

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer and battery charging. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a Micro HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III come with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and with battery life of 320 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII can shoot continuously up to 90.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 range on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and ±2 range on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.90 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on both cameras.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII weighs 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III weighs 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

102 mm

58 mm

102 mm

58 mm

58 mm

58 mm

43 mm

41 mm