Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III was announced in 2016 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Bridge camera with 20.1 Megapixel Stacked CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800 and expands to 64 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony RX10 IV Compare	September 2017	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,440k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony RX10 III	March 2016	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony RX10 II Compare	June 2015	20.2 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony RX10 Compare	March 2014	20.2 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,440k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III.

Here we are comparing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III to its predecessor Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II.

In 2017 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV.

Tilting screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,229k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

Stacked CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III 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 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

The camera 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.

Camera is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4864 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 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) 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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NFC

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III has 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 Input and HDMI Output

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 420 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III's shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.80 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III has dimensions of 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.0"). It weighs 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz), so it is a heavy camera.

133 mm (5.24")

94 mm (3.7")

94 mm (3.7")

127 mm (5.0")