Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III
The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III is a premium bridge camera built around an extraordinary 24-600mm equivalent F2.4-4 Zeiss lens paired with a 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor. That focal range covers everything from wide landscapes to extreme wildlife and sports telephoto in a single, fixed-lens body, and the relatively fast maximum aperture at the long end sets it apart from typical superzoom compacts. The magnesium alloy body is dust and moisture resistant, and the camera delivers serious video specs including 4K at 30p, 1080p at 120fps, S-Log2 picture profiles, and even 960fps high frame rate capture for slow motion.
The RX10 III packs DSLR-level features into a bridge form factor: a high-resolution OLED EVF with 2.36 million dots, 315 phase-detection autofocus points, 14fps burst shooting, and both mic input and headphone jacks for serious video work. At 1095 grams with battery, it's substantial but still far lighter than a DSLR and telephoto lens combination that would cover similar focal lengths. Battery life is respectable at 420 shots via LCD, and the tilting rear screen aids composition from awkward angles. Reviewers consistently highlight the lens as the star of the show, making this a compelling one-camera solution for travel, wildlife, and video shooters who want reach without the bulk of interchangeable lenses.
- Exceptional 24-600mm F2.4-4 Zeiss lens with wide versatility
- 20MP 1-inch sensor delivers strong image quality for the category
- Comprehensive video features: 4K, S-Log2, mic/headphone jacks, 1080p at 120fps and 960fps
- Fast and capable 315-point phase-detect AF with 14fps burst
- High-resolution OLED EVF and weather-resistant magnesium body
- Heavy at 1095g, not pocketable despite being a compact
- No touchscreen on the rear display
- Battery life of 420 shots is modest for extended shooting
- $1499 price puts it at the top of the bridge camera market
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The Sony DSC-RX10 III is an enthusiast-oriented bridge camera with a 24-600mm equivalent F2.4-4 lens and 20MP 1"-type stacked CMOS sensor.
With a powerful 24-600mm f/2.4-4 zoom lens and a high-resolution 20.1-megapixel image sensor, the Sony RX10 III takes the large-sensor ...
The Sony RX10 Mark III is a high-end DSLR-styled bridge super-zoom. It has aa 20 Megapixel 1in sensor, 4k video, and a 25x / 24-600mm zoom.
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About this product
24-600mm bridge.
Specs
- Usb
- Multi/Micro USB, USB 2.0
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz), NFC
- Card Slot
- SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Mic Input
- 3.5 mm stereo minijack
- Battery
- NP-FW50
- Waterproof
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Battery Life
- 420 shots (LCD), 370 shots (EVF)
- Weight Grams
- 1095 g (with battery and card), 1051 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 132.5 x 94.0 x 145.0 mm
- Optical Zoom
- 25x
- Aperture Range
- F2.4-4.0
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-600 mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 3 cm (W), 72 cm (T)
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit
- Log Profiles
- S-Log2, Picture Profile (PP1-PP7)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
- Evf Type
- 0.39-inch OLED, 2,359,296 dots
- Lens Type
- Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
- Focus Type
- Fast Intelligent AF
- Hdmi Output
- Micro HDMI
- Iris Blades
- 9 blades
- Focus Points
- 315 phase-detection points
- Video Format
- XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4
- Body Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Hfr Recording
- 1080p at 960 fps
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Audio Recording
- LPCM 2ch (XAVC S), Dolby Digital 2ch (AVCHD)
- Filter Diameter
- 72 mm
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X
- Evf Magnification
- 0.70x (50mm equiv.)
- Diopter Adjustment
- -4.0 to +3.0 m-1
- Lens Elements Groups
- 18 elements in 13 groups
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 14 fps (speed priority), 5 fps (continuous)
- Min Focus Acquisition Time
- 0.09 s
- Max Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/32000 s
- Max Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/2000 s
- Sensor Size
- 1.0-type (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.1 MP
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-inch, 1,228,800 dots, tilt (107 deg up, 42 deg down)
- Touchscreen
- No
- Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$1,398Buy
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