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Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III camera would suit you adequately.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is a great companion to have.
For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (13.2 x 8.8 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is a really good choice.
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.
The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}
From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 13.2 x 8.8 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly.
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs.
With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Compact |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-2.8 |
Camera File System | DCF, DPOF, Exif, MPF |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Orientation Sensor | Yes |
Panorama Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Saturation Adjustment | Yes |
Scene Modes | Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s |
Shooting Modes | Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR (Memory Recall) 1, 2, 3, Movie Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama, Scene Selection |
Tripod Mounting Supported | Yes |
Twilight | Yes |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, Underwater Auto, C. Temp./Filter, Custom |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization |
Flash Range (tele) | 0.4 - 6.5 m |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.4 - 10.2 m |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus |
Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | 0.3 - ∞ m |
Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ m |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 25600 |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 25600 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 125 |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
Light Metering | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/2000 s |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s |
Video | |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MP4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | AC3, MPEG-4 AAC-LC, LPCM |
Audio Noise Reduction | Yes |
Audio System | Dolby Digital |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 11 x |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 24 - 70 mm |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | 24 - 70 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 8.8 - 25.7 mm |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 10/9 |
Maximum Aperture Number | 2.8 |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 70 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm |
Number Of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Optical Zoom | 2.9 x |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | TFT |
Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Display Diagonal | 3 |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 1228800 pixels |
Flip-out Screen | Yes |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -4 to +3 |
Diopter Correction | Yes |
Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
Magnification | 0.59 x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1440000 pixels |
Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.39 " |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Megapixel | 20.1 MP |
Total Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
Technical Details | |
Image Processor | BIONZ |
Self-timer | Yes |
Other Features | |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Connector Type | D |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 2 |
USB Connector | Micro-USB |
USB Connector Type | B |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 320 shots |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery Type | NP-BX1 |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Networking | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Packaging Content | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Cables Included | Micro-USB |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 38.3 mm |
Height | 58.1 mm |
Weight | 263 g |
Weight (including Battery) | 290 g |
Width | 101.6 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 5472 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824, 4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528, 3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920, 12416 x 1856, 5536 x 2160, 8192 x 1856, 3872 x 2160 |