Blending fast performance with long reach, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III from Sony is a versatile digital camera optimized for multimedia image-makers working in a broad variety of situations. Featuring a large 20.1MP 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor, which utilizes both back-illuminated and stacked technologies, a high degree of image quality can be attained, with notable clarity, reduced noise, and sensitivity to ISO 12800. The sensor's design also integrates a dedicated DRAM chip to provide faster readout speeds that, when combined with the BIONZ X image processor, avail fast continuous shooting up to 14 fps. This also helps to reduce unwanted distortion caused by rolling shutter, and permits recording UHD 4K30 video internally, as well as slow motion Full HD 1080p video at 960 fps. Equally as impressive as the imaging capabilities, the RX10 III is also characterized by its 25x Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, which spans an impressive 24-600mm equivalent focal length range and uses Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize the effects of camera shake. Its optical design incorporates eight extra-low dispersion elements and six aspherical elements to control a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range, and its f/2.4-4 maximum aperture range benefits working in low-light conditions. Mixing speed and reach, the RX10 III is well-suited to the photographer or videographer looking for the all-in-one camera to handle a variety of working situations.
Beyond the imaging capabilities, the camera is also notable for its robust physical design that includes both a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a tilting 3.0" 1.228m-dot LCD monitor. The intuitive design also features three dedicated control rings on the lens-a zoom ring, a manual focus ring, and an aperture ring-and the aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture adjustments. The magnesium alloy body is also weather-sealed to permit working in trying environments. Additionally, for sharing and control flexibility, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC is also available for wireless image sharing and remote camera control from a linked smartphone or tablet.
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 20.9 Megapixel Effective: 20.1 Megapixel (5472 x 3648) |
Maximum Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1" |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Image Stabilization | Digital, Optical |
Focal Length | 8.8 to 220mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 600mm) |
Optical Zoom | 25x |
Digital Zoom | 4x Maximum (100x Combined Zoom) 2x Optimized (50x Combined Zoom) |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.4 to 4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Focus Range | 1.18" to Infinity / 3 cm to Infinity (Wide) 2.36' to Infinity / 72 cm to Infinity (Telephoto) |
Optical Design | 18 Elements in 13 Groups |
Filter Size | 72 mm |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 12800 (Extended: 64 to 12800) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/2000 to 30 Seconds in Bulb Mode 1/2000 to 30 Seconds in Program Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode 1/32000 to 4 Seconds in Auto Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 14 fps at 20.1 MP |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | AVCHD/MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/29.97p/59.94p/119.88p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/50p/100p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 240p/480p/959.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 250p/500p/1000p |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Audio File Format | AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 Dot |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,228,800 Dot |
Display Type | Tilting LCD |
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Effective Flash Range | ISO Auto 3.3 to 35.4' / 1 to 10.8 m (Wide) 3.3 to 21.3' / 1 to 6.5 m (Telephoto) ISO 12800 Up to 68.4' / 20.8 m (Wide) Up to 42' / 12.8 m (Telephoto) |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid |
Connectivity | 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Battery | 1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1020 mAh (Approx. 370 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.2 x 3.7 x 5" / 132.5 x 94 x 127.4 mm |
Weight | 2.41 lb / 1095 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Package Weight | 3.59 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.55 x 6.55 x 6.3" |
Reviews Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Digital Camera (20.1MP, 24-600mm Zoom, 4K30 or 1080p at 960 fps Video, WIFI, ISO 12800) (Free Sony 64GB 94MB/s SDXC Memory Card) (Sony Malaysia)