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| Predecessor: |
Sony RX100 II
RX100 II vs RX100 III
|
Panasonic GF7
GF7 vs GX850
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| Successor: |
Sony RX100 IV
RX100 III vs RX100 IV
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|
| Model Number: |
RX100 III |
GX850 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
DSC-RX100M3 |
GX800, GF9 |
| Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$549.99 |
| Street Price: |
$748.00 |
$547.99 |
| Date Available: |
2014-06-15 |
2017-02-01 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
10.1 oz
(287 g)
includes batteries
|
11.9 oz
(336 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
| Size: |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.6 in.
(102 x
58 x
41 mm)
|
4.2 x
2.5 x
1.3 in.
(107 x
65 x
33 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
16.0 |
| Sensor Format: |
1 inch |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.41 microns |
3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.7x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
67 |
73 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.4 |
23.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.3 |
13.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
495 |
586 |
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3),
4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2),
4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9),
3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1),
3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3),
3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2),
3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other),
2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1),
2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3),
2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
9.4 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (30p)
|
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
70mm
|
24 -
64mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
8.8 -
25.7mm
|
12 -
32mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
2.92x |
2.67x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11 with 7 blade aperture, plus built-in 3-stop ND filter |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
37.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking) |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch MF Assist, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
|
No / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
1,440,000 dots (480,000 pixels)
|
n/a
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.59x |
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.22x |
|
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(347,000 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
13.6x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
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 |
Scene: Portrait, Child, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool, Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama (Standard / Wide / Self Shot Mode) |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 1’ to 49’ 2” (0.30m to 15.0m) (W) / 1’ 9” to 18’ 8” (0.55m to 5.7m) (T) |
GN=5.6m (18.3 feet) at ISO 200 / 4.0m (13.1 feet) at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/50 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired, via Wi-Fi |
Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K stills output, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.35 |
| 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 |
0.34 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
9.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
48 |
114 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
9.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
26 |
17 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
9.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
23 |
16 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.15 seconds |
0.23 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): |
0.051 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.32 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.011 seconds |
0.085 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.6 seconds |
1.6 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
320 shots |
210 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
230 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
20 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
No |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
|
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
|
| Notes & Features: |
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. |
Available in black or silver. |
