Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX10 IIICyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      MSRP$1499$1299/€1600
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 25,60064 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      ProcessorBionz XBionz X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 4804864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, standard, fineExtra fine, standard, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2525
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm8.8 - 73.3 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm24 - 200 mm
      Optical Zoom25x8.3x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.4 - 4.0f/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps14.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 14 fps at 20.1 MPUp to 14 fps at 20.2 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      fill-flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      off
      Auto
      fill-flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      off
      Flash Range10.80 m at Auto ISO10.20 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWirelessShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      DxO Low Light ISO472531
      DxO Color Depth23.123.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.612.6
      DxO Overall Score7070
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Dimensions133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.0")129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz)813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FW50
      Battery Life420 shots400 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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