Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III: 2014 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 2015
- Weight: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III: 290 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 298 g
- Max. video mode: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III: 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
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| Specification | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
| Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 101.6 x 58.1 x 41 mm | 101.6 x 58.1 x 41 mm |
| Weight | 290 g | 298 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5492 x 3661 | 5492 x 3661 |
| Crop factor | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| Total megapixels | 20.9 | 21.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| ISO | Auto, 125-12800 (up to 25600) | Auto, 125-12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/2000 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 | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/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 Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f1.8 - f2.8 | f1.8 - f2.8 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f4.9 - f7.6 | f4.9 - f7.6 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 70 mm | 24 - 70 mm |
| Optical zoom | 2.9x | 2.9x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm | 5 cm |