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Cyber-shot RX10 III vs SLT-A65
Quick take: The SLT-A65 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Cyber-shot RX10 III is the most affordable; only the Cyber-shot RX10 III is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Cyber-shot RX10 IIISony · 2016 | SLT-A65Sony · 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £559 used | — |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF | 15-point phase-detect AF (3 cross-type) via the translucent mirror, full-time in live view and video |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | In-body stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (5fps with AF)Best | 10fps (8fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~510 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1095g (with battery and card) | 622g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 94 × 145mm | 132.1 × 97.5 × 80.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 0.5", 100% coverage, 1.09x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilt-swivel LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 | Minolta/Sony A |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Sony auto-lock shoe, remote, GPS |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Cyber-shot RX10 III
SLT-A65
Portrait
4.3/10
5.8/10
Street
3.7/10
5.7/10
Travel
4.0/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.7/10
4.6/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
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Documentary
4.9/10
4.3/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
5.1/10
Landscape
4.3/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
5.5/10
Casual
2.3/10
3.6/10
Food
3.8/10
5.5/10
Macro
2.9/10
4.0/10
Architecture
4.1/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
2.9/10
4.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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