Sony RX10 III

Ultimate all-in-one superzoom with 600mm reach

Sony RX10 III
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSC-RX10M3

Key Features

SENSOR 1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor, 20.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ X image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Fast Intelligent AF with 25 contrast-detection points
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection system only
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p, Full HD up to 120fps, XAVC S format
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot in-lens image stabilization, 4.5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 14 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking
VIEWFINDER 0.39-type XGA OLED electronic viewfinder, 2.36M dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.23M-dot tilting Xtra Fine LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro HDMI, USB 2.0, 3.5mm mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Single slot, SD/SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick Duo
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 370 shots per charge (CIPA) using NP-FW50

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony RX10 III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via Fn menu or custom button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Physical aperture ring on lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu/dial

How-to Use Sony RX10 III

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Sony RX10 III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 20.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-12800 (expandable to 64-25600)
Autofocus Contrast-detection AF
Shutter Speed 1/32000 to 30 seconds
Burst Rate 14 fps
Video 4K 3840x2160 @ 30p/24p
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot (Lens-based)
Viewfinder 0.39-inch OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
LCD 3.0-inch tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
Connectivity Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro HDMI, USB 2.0
Battery Life 370 shots
Weight 1095g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 132.5 x 94.0 x 127.4 mm