Sony RX100 II with Sony RX100 III Comparison

Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 III Main Features

  • June, 2013
  • May, 2014
  • 20 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 28-100 mm (3.6x) F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 160 - 12800 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 102 x 58 x 38 mm, 281g.
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 290g.
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Sony RX100 II Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
66
Value for money score
78
Portability score
94
Overall score
64

Sony RX100 III Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
65
Value for money score
77
Portability score
93
Overall score
63

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Overview


Let's compare Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II with Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Sony RX100 II was released in 2013, and Sony RX100 III in 2014. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II 1 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Brand Sony Sony
Model Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Announced June, 2013 May, 2014
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.59
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 15.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 116.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 160 125
Max Boosted ISO 25600 0
Min Boosted ISO 100 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 320 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 281 g 290 g
Physical Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38 mm 102 x 58 x 41 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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