Sony RX10 III 1″ Compact Camera (2016)
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Product Overview
Sony RX10 III is a 1″ compact camera with a large zoom range. Introduced by Sony in 2016, it comes with a 1" sensor with 20 MP (5472 x 3648) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a usable battery life, though a second battery may be a good thing to keep in your camera bag. The 14.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The RX10 III comes with 25 autofocus points. Sony has endowed this compact camera with a 25x zoom lens, which can be quite useful for travels. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 51% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good 14.0 fps burst rate
- Weather-sealed
- Very useful 25x super zoom
Cons
- Menu not touch-enabled
- Very heavy
- Low 20 MP resolution
- Low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found***
External score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fully articulated ring
- In-camera Smart Remote
- 4k video
- Super-slow motion modes
Cons
- No touch-screen
- Can’t trigger movies using Smart Remote
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n with NFC
Construction
Form Factor
Compact camera with zoom lens
Image Size
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5472 x 3648)
Sensor | Type
Stacked CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
127 mm / 5.00 in
Size | Height
94 mm / 3.70 in
Size | Width
133 mm / 5.24 in
Weight
1051 g / 37.14 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
1,228,800 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.7x
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 4.1° Diagonal | 3.4° Horizontal | 2.3° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.4 (wide) ~ f/4 (tele)
Autofocus
25 focus points
Crop Factor
2.7
Exposure Compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
Focal Length
8.9 mm ~ 222.2 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
24 mm ~ 600 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
Optical
Intervalometer
No
ISO Range
100 ~ 12800 (expands to 64 ~ 25600), extendable to 64 ISO ~ 25600 ISO
Processor
Bionz X
Touch Screen
No
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Video Recording
3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom
25x optical zoom, Digital zoom available
Performance
Battery Life
420 shots
Flash Range
10.80 m
Max Burst Rate
14.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
30 mm / 1.18 in
Shutter Speed
1/32000 s (electronic) / 1/2000 s (mechanical) ~ 30 s
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Production
Battery
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
Debut
2016-03-29
Model Name
DSC-RX10M3
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 70%The Sony RX10 III is an update to Sony's high-end Bridge Super-zoom. It retains the RX10 II's 1 inch 20 Megapixel sensor, 4k video, super-slow motion modes, electronic viewfinder and its flip-up 3-inch screen. What's new is the lens, which now extends to triple the reach of the earlier RX10II with an equivalent range of 24-600mm. Sony’s apps aren't always accessed or adjusted in an intuitive manner.
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Pros
- 4k video
- Super-slow motion modes
- Fully articulated ring
- In-camera Smart Remote
Cons
- No touch-screen
- Can’t trigger movies using Smart Remote
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References
- ^ Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-cyber-shot-rx10-iii-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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