Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs OM System Tough TG-7

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      BrandSonyOM System
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX100 IIITough TG-7
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Olympus Tough TG-6
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
      MSRP$799$549
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      ProcessorBionz XTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3:2 mode: 3888x2592, 2736x1824; 4:3 mode: 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 640x480; 16:9 mode: 5472x3080, 2720x1528; 1:1 mode: 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920
      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, fine, standardSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, ShadePresets: Auto, Custom, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      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-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Focal Length8.8 - 25.7 mm4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation2.5 stops
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyWhiteMagic TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.1 MPUp to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Red Eye Reduction
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Fill- in
      Manual
      Flash Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      DxO Low Light ISO495
      DxO Color Depth22.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1440 x 1080p at 29.97 fps
      1280 x 720
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      MOV
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Audio I/ONoNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")114 x 66 x 33 mm (4.49 x 2.6 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.15 x 4.7 x 2.85"5.9 x 5 x 3.5"
      Package Weight1.185 lb1.155 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Battery PackNP-BX1LI-92B
      Battery Life320 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III OM System Tough TG-7
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNoNo
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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