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| Predecessor: |
Sony RX10
RX10 vs RX10 II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | GF3X | RX10 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | DSC-RX10M2 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $749.99 | $1300.00 |
| Street Price: | $998.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2011-10-15 | 2015-07-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.7 oz
(359 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
29.9 oz
(849 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm) |
5.1 x
3.5 x
4.0 in. (129 x 88 x 102 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Sony Exmor RS |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 50 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.6 | 23.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.1 | 12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 459 | 531 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 14.2 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p))
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1824x1026 (250p/240p) 1676x566 (500p/480p/250p/240p) 1136x384 (1000p/960p/500p/480p) 800x270 (1000p/960p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
| Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 14 elements in 11 groups, including 7 aspheric elements, 7 blade aperture |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 200mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 8.8 - 73.3mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 8.33x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | f/2.8 - f/16 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | 62.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint | Contrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexble Spot, Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Fixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 4 dual-sided aspheric lenses, 33 degree view angle, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece, 21.5mm from eyepiece frame (CIPA standard), eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.26x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset | Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Panorama; HFR Mode; Picture Effects: 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; Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto / Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0 - 6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10; Portrait seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off; (Wireless supported via external flash only; internal flash does not support Wireless mode.) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO Auto: Approx. 1.0m to 10.2m (3.28 ft. to 33.46 ft.) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/3200s at F8, 1/1600s at F2.8 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Multi Interface Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote, External mic and headphone jacks |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.38 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.44 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 14.2 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 44 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 29 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 27 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.030 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.012 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 360 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | The GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens. The GF3X will be available in black body and black lens or silver body and silver lens kits options. | Uses the world's first 1.0 type stacked EXMOR RS CMOS sensor with advanced signal processing and attached DRAM; 4K internal video recording; 40x super slow-mo video; upgraded Fast Intelligent AF; high-speed anti-distortion electronic shutter; dust and moisture resistant. |
