Sony Cyber-shot RX100 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

Cyber-shot RX100 vs Cyber-shot RX100 III - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III Specs

Cyber-shot RX100

  • Introduced in June 2012
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-100mm (4x), f1.8-4.9
  • No WiFi
  • 101.6 x 58.1 x 36mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.4″)
  • 240g (7.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot RX100

Cyber-shot RX100 III

  • Introduced in May 2014
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-70mm (3x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 101.6 x 58.1 x 41mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.6″)
  • 280g (9.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot RX100 III

Cyber-shot RX100 vs Cyber-shot RX100 III Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: Cyber-shot RX100 an Cyber-shot RX100 III sensor comparison

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

The 1″ sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 116mm² (4.6 sq.in.).

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III Other Specs Comparison

Why is Sony Cyber-shot RX100 a better choice

Cyber-shot RX100

Cyber-shot RX100 III
Longer battery life (3, photos)

330 320
Weighs less (2)

240g
(7.7 oz.)		 280g
(9.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

213cm³
(13 cu.in.)		 242cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot RX100 are that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the Cyber-shot RX100 III and the more compact size.

The Cyber-shot RX100 scores 7 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III

Cyber-shot RX100

Cyber-shot RX100 III
Better sensibility (4)

160 – 12800 ISO 125 – 12800 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot RX100 III are the larger sensitivity, the articulated display and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 8 points for the Cyber-shot RX100 III.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Cyber-shot RX100

Cyber-shot RX100 III
Sensor format

1″ 1″
Resolution (megapixel)

20.10 20.10
Speed (frames/second)

10 10
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.20 1.20
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III Dimensions

Look at front view of the Cyber-shot RX100 and Cyber-shot RX100 III

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Sony Cyber-shot RX100

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III

7
8

We advise to choose the newest model: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III.