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Sony RX100 III

The RX100 III (2014) added the two things the first models lacked: a pop-up OLED viewfinder and a 180° flip-up screen, plus a brighter 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss lens with a built-in ND filter. A 20 MP 1-inch sensor, 1080p video; a good, small travel camera even now.

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Battery NP-BX1 320 shots per charge (CIPA) From £18.00 · Ansmann NP-BX1 Battery (Sony NP-BX1) Every NP-BX1 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
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Core
Released
2014
Sensor
20.1MP 1-inch CMOS
Resolution
20.1 MP
Mount
Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8
Dimensions
101.6 × 58.1 × 41mm
Weight
290g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF, Lock-on AF
Stabilisation
Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS
Burst Rate
10fps (2.9fps with AF-S per frame)
Battery Life
~320 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S)
Viewfinder
Pop-up OLED EVF, 1.44M dots
Screen
3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up
Memory Cards
Single SD / Memory Stick slot
Connectivity
Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1-inch
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
320 shots
USB Power
Charges and runs off USB
Dimensions
102 × 58 × 41mm
Weight (Grams)
290g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
12800
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/2000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.0
Street
7.1
Travel
6.4
Wedding & Events
2.5
Documentary
3.3
Landscape
4.2
Casual
4.1
Food
4.4
Macro
3.4
Architecture
4.3
Astrophotography
2.9
✅ Great For
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Street 7.1 Strong on portability, its 24–70mm zoom and discreet body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Wedding & Events 2.5 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Astrophotography 2.9 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
🎥
Documentary 3.3 Held back by audio and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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