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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 IIISonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Overview
ReleasedMay 2014November 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor R back-illuminated CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
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 and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100; multi-frame noise reduction reaches ISO 25600Standard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X and front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–70 mm equivalent24–70 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–2.8f/1.8–2.8
Optical zoom2.9×2.9×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps24 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 8.8–25.7 mm; equivalent range applies to 3:2 stills; built-in three-stop ND filterZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in three-stop ND filter
AutofocusContrast-detection AF; single-shot AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AF315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus
ShutterManual mode permits Bulb and 30 seconds to 1/2000 second; other modes have different limitsElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits apply
Burst detailSpeed Priority Continuous reaches approximately 10 fps with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame (Photography Blog). Sony specifies approximately 2.9 fps normal continuous shooting with AF-S.Continuous Hi up to 24 fps with AF/AE tracking; up to 150 Fine JPEG photographs under Sony launch-test conditions. Mid 10 fps and Low 3.5 fps.
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; movie Intelligent Active mode adds electronic correctionOptical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correction
FlashManually raised built-in flash; no accessory shoe–
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 50 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailPAL Full HD up to 1920 × 1080 at 50p; NTSC up to 60p. XAVC S at up to 50 Mbps; high-speed 100p PAL or 120p NTSC uses 1280 × 720. No 4K movie recording.XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR uses lower-resolution sensor readout and upscales to Full HD. Sony specifies approximately five minutes of continuous 4K recording.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC audio depending on movie format–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailLCD tilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; dots are subpixels, not image pixelsTilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touch control (Photography Blog and Expert Reviews); dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.39-type OLED with 1,440,000 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnificationRetractable 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)320 photographs220 photographs
Body weight263 g272 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 30 May 2014 retail availability; Sony's US announcement specifies June 2014. Sony describes RX100 and RX100 II as continuing models alongside III.Sony UK announced the camera on 6 October 2016 and specified November 2016 availability in the UK and Ireland; month precision is retained.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0; Micro HDMIMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; NFC One-touch connectionWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; supported PlayMemories Camera Apps at launch
Battery life detailNP-BX1; CIPA maker claim approximately 320 photographs using LCD or 230 using viewfinderNP-BX1; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)
ChargingUSB charging; USB power supply during shooting and playbackUSB charging and USB power supply supported
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 263 g body only; 290 g with battery and media. Photography Blog's narrative incorrectly describes the body-only figure as loaded weight; Sony's specification is used.Approximately 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack–

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