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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 IISonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2015May 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor RS stacked CMOS with DRAMExmor RS stacked CMOS with DRAM
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.2 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–12800100–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked processing circuitry and attached DRAM memory1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked processing circuitry and attached DRAM memory
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 moviesJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 100–12800; extended ISO 64/80; multi-shot noise reduction reaches ISO 25600Standard single-frame ISO 100–12800; extended ISO 64/80; multi-shot noise reduction reaches ISO 25600
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–200 mm equivalent24–600 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.4–4
Optical zoom8.3×25×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst14 fps14 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 8.8–73.3 mm; 24–200 mm equivalent for 3:2 stills; three-stop ND filterZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 8.8–220 mm; 18 elements in 13 groups, including six aspherical elements; nine-blade aperture; no built-in ND filter (Photography Blog)
AutofocusContrast-detection AF with 25-area wide mode; single-shot AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AFContrast-detection AF with 25-area wide mode; single-shot AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AF
ShutterMechanical manual mode permits Bulb and 30 seconds to 1/3200 second at f/8 or smaller; maximum speed at f/2.8 is 1/1600 second. Electronic shutter reaches 1/32000 second.Mechanical manual mode permits Bulb and 30 seconds to 1/2000 second at f/8 or smaller; maximum speed wide open is 1/1000 second. Electronic shutter reaches 1/32000 second.
Burst detailSony specifies approximately 14 fps Speed Priority Continuous with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame, or approximately 5 fps normal continuous shooting. Photography Blog's 16 fps claim conflicts with Sony's specification; Sony's figure is used.Approximately 14 fps Speed Priority Continuous with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame, or approximately 5 fps normal continuous shooting
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode adds electronic correctionOptical still-image stabilisation; maker claim up to 4.5 stops at 600 mm equivalent under CIPA conditions. Intelligent Active movie mode adds electronic correction.
FlashBuilt-in flash and Multi Interface Shoe for compatible accessoriesBuilt-in flash and Multi Interface Shoe for compatible accessories
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailNTSC/Japanese XAVC S 4K up to 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p; PAL mode up to 25p (Expert Reviews). Up to 100 Mbps; approximately 29-minute recording limit. Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. Separate HFR captures 240/480/960 fps NTSC or 250/500/1000 fps PAL for approximately two or four seconds, using reduced-resolution sensor readout encoded as Full HD; focus and exposure fixed, no audio.Japanese/NTSC XAVC S 4K up to 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p, up to 100 Mbps, with full-pixel readout without binning; approximately 29-minute recording limit. Full HD up to 120p. Separate HFR captures 240/480/960 fps using reduced-resolution sensor readout encoded as Full HD; no audio.
AudioStereo recording; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC by recording format; microphone input and headphone monitoringStereo recording; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC by recording format; microphone input and headphone monitoring
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailLCD tilts approximately 107° upwards and 42° downwards; no touchscreen (Photography Blog); backlit top settings displayLCD tilts approximately 107° upwards and 42° downwards; no touchscreen (Photography Blog); backlit top settings display
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.70× equivalent magnification0.39-type OLED with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.70× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs420 photographs
Body weight770 g1051 g
Release detailSony's US announcement specifies July 2015 retail availability; Sony Japan specifies 7 August. Earlier models remained in the expanded RX range; no direct replacement inferred.Sony announced May 2016 retail availability in North America, without a day; Japan went on sale on 20 May. Earlier RX10 models continued alongside it; no direct replacement inferred.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; 100 Mbps XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S requires Class 10 or faster SDHC/SDXC, and 100 Mbps requires UHS-I U3
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone outputMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC One-touch remote and sharingWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC One-touch remote and sharing
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA maker claim approximately 400 photographs using LCD or 360 using viewfinderNP-FW50; CIPA maker claim approximately 420 photographs using LCD or 370 using viewfinder
ChargingUSB charging and power supply during shooting or playbackUSB charging and power supply during shooting or playback
DimensionsApproximately 129 × 88.1 × 120.6 mm from lens front to viewfinder; 102.2 mm depth from lens front to monitorApproximately 132.5 × 94 × 145 mm from lens front to viewfinder; 127.4 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailSony specifies approximately 770 g body only and 813 g with battery and mediaApproximately 1051 g body only or 1095 g with battery and media
ColoursBlackBlack

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