Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II: 2015 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III: 2016
- Weight: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II: 813 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III: 1051 g
- Sensor resolution: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II: 5505 x 3670 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III: 5492 x 3661
- Battery: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II: Rechargeable battery NP-FW50 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III: NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery
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| Specification | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
| Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 129 x 88.1 x 102.2 mm | 132.5 x 94.0 x 127.4 mm |
| Weight | 813 g | 1051 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5505 x 3670 | 5492 x 3661 |
| Crop factor | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| Total megapixels | 21.0 | — |
| Megapixels | — | 20.1 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.2 | — |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| ISO | Auto, 100 - 12800 (extendable to 64-25600) | Auto, 100-12800 (expands to 64-25600) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,228,800 dots | 1,228,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo/MS PRO Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable battery NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 | f2.4 - f4.0 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f7.6 | f6.6 - f10.9 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 200 mm | 24 - 600 mm |
| Optical zoom | 8.3x | 25x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 13 cm | 3 cm |
| Macro focus range | 3 cm | — |