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Predecessor: |
Sony RX100 II
RX100 II vs RX100 III
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Panasonic ZS70
ZS70 vs ZS80
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Successor: |
Sony RX100 IV
RX100 III vs RX100 IV
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Model Number: |
RX100 III |
ZS80 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
DSC-RX100M3 |
TZ95 |
Camera Format: |
Compact |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$449.00 |
Street Price: |
$748.00 |
$397.99 |
Date Available: |
2014-06-15 |
2019-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.1 oz
(287 g)
includes batteries
|
11.5 oz
(327 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.6 in.
(102 x
58 x
41 mm)
|
4.4 x
2.7 x
1.6 in.
(112 x
69 x
42 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
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Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
1 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.41 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.7x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
67 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.4 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.3 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
495 |
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Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3), 5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1), 3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2720 x 1528
(4.2 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1), 3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1), 2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3), 2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
10.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (30p)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements/10 Aspherical surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
70mm
|
24 -
720mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
8.8 -
25.7mm
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4.3 -
129mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
2.92x |
30.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11 with 7 blade aperture, plus built-in 3-stop ND filter |
f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking) |
Contrast Detect with DFD: Face / AF Tracking / 49-area / 1-area; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Pop-up EVF: 0.39-inch OLED, 1,440,000 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/ 19.2mm from eyepiece frame; -4 to +3 m^-1 diopter, ZEISS T* Coating, eye detector. |
EVF: 0.21-inch, 2330K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Magnification: Approx. 2.98x / 0.53x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
1,440,000 dots (480,000 pixels)
|
776,600 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.59x |
0.53x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.22x |
2.98x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
13.6x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (1/2/3/4), Color Temperature (2-axis Adjustable) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Anti Motion Blur, Fireworks, Gourmet, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Macro, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Pet Mode, Portrait, Sports Action, Sunset; DRO (Auto/Level), HDR (Auto/Level), Auto Portrait Framing, Sweep Panorama; Picture Effect(s): Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
|
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 1’ to 49’ 2” (0.30m to 15.0m) (W) / 1’ 9” to 18’ 8” (0.55m to 5.7m) (T) |
Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 2.0 - 2.9m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
|
External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
|
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired, via Wi-Fi |
Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K stills output, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI; Micro-B USB 2.0 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.50 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
20 |
|
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
2.13 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
10.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
48 |
102 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
9.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
26 |
32 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
9.5 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
23 |
27 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.15 seconds |
0.16 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.15 seconds |
0.19 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.051 seconds |
0.053 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.32 seconds |
0.35 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.011 seconds |
0.038 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
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Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.6 seconds |
2.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
320 shots |
380 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
230 shots |
250 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2V, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
Included Software: |
|
None; SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory website |
OS Compatibility: |
|
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Notes & Features: |
Wide-angle 24-70mm eq. f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss lens with world's first two joined glass mold aspherics; 5-axis Optical Steadyshot; Built-in ND filter; BIONZ X processor; Pop-up SVGA OLED EVF; 180-degree tilting LCD, also 45 degrees downward; 1080p60 Full pixel readout of sensor with no line skipping; 720p120 capture; HDMI clean output; PlayMemories Camera Apps; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. |
Available in black or silver. |