Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II→Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Cyber-shot RX10 III improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Cyber-shot RX100 II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Cyber-shot RX10 III
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate14fps (5fps with AF) vs 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF)
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Battery life~420 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2016 vs 2013)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Cyber-shot RX100 II | Cyber-shot RX10 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | -3.2 | ||
| Travel | -2.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.9 | ||
| Documentary | +1.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | -1.8 | ||
| Food | -0.6 | ||
| Macro | -0.5 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX100 II | Cyber-shot RX10 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £559 used | |
| Released | 2013 | 2016 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking | 25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF) | 14fps (5fps with AF) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 281g (with battery) | 1095g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
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