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Predecessor: |
Pentax WG-2 GPS
WG-2 GPS vs WG-3 GPS
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Sony RX100 II
RX100 II vs RX100 III
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Successor: |
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Sony RX100 IV
RX100 III vs RX100 IV
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Model Number: |
WG-3 GPS |
RX100 III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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DSC-RX100M3 |
Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$349.95 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$229.00 |
$748.00 |
Date Available: |
2013-03-15 |
2014-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
8.4 oz
(239 g)
includes batteries
|
10.1 oz
(287 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
2.5 x
1.3 in.
(125 x
64 x
33 mm)
|
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.6 in.
(102 x
58 x
41 mm)
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Waterproof: |
Yes |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
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n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
20.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
2.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
|
67 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
|
22.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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12.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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495 |
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1464
(3.8 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
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 2.3) |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.5 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio) |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Pentax zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elements |
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
100mm
|
24 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
18mm
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8.8 -
25.7mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
2.92x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ??? |
f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11 with 7 blade aperture, plus built-in 3-stop ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm
0.4 -
11.8 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 28.8x total at VGA |
Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus |
Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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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. |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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1,440,000 dots (480,000 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.59x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
0.22x |
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)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
13.6x |
Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: White Light), Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 4 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
HDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Time-Lapse Movie, 1CM Macro Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600), Green (ISO 125-1600) |
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 |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye |
Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
34 ft (wide, auto ISO), 14 ft (tele, auto ISO) |
ISO Auto: 1’ to 49’ 2” (0.30m to 15.0m) (W) / 1’ 9” to 18’ 8” (0.55m to 5.7m) (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
|
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
|
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio) |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Included Memory: |
70.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR |
Optional wired, via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D) |
Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K stills output, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.68 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
<0.3 |
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 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
|
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.5 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
60 |
48 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.7 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
26 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.7 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
23 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.15 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.11 seconds |
0.15 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
|
0.051 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.32 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.022 seconds |
0.011 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
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Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
|
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.8 seconds |
3.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
230 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI92 |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
Yes |
Included Software: |
Software CD ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Dual Sensor-shift & Pixel Track Shake Reduction, f/2.0 4x lens, Full HD 1080p Movies, Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5'), Crushproof (220 LBF), Coldproof (14 degrees F), Dustproof (JIS 6), Wireless charging capability, Built-in GPS. Available in purple or green. |
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. |