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ProductCode: sony_dscrx100m3
Award: gold
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Name: Sony RX100 III
ShortSpecs:
    - 20 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 70 mm (2.9×)
ReviewScore: 82
URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx100m3
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The RX100 III is the most premium of pocketable premium enthusiasts compacts from Sony. Built around a 1" CMOS sensor and a 24-70mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 Zeiss lens, it promises sharp images even in low light. Other than the redesigned lens, the Mark III differs from its other RX100 siblings by including a built-in and retractable OLED viewfinder with the same T* coating as the camera's lens to reduce flare and ghosting. The RX100 III also features built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity for both wireless image sharing and camera control via smartphone, and a multi-angle WhiteMagic LCD display.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Getting excellent quality images and video, on the go.
        NotSoGoodFor: Low light shooters and those who want the camera to always be ready for the next shot.
        Conclusion: The RX100 III is the most capable compact camera we've ever seen. With its built-in viewfinder and consistently fast lens, there's nothing that can provide better image quality in such a small package. It's not the perfect camera to take shot-to-shot control over, but its capability means it justifies its high price tag.
    ASIN:
        - B00K7O2DJU
        - B00QMVRP5Y
        - B00U1W5LF6
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±3
    Announced: May 16, 2014
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Tilting
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "320"
    BodyMaterial: Aluminum
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: "25600"
    BoostedISOMinimum: "80"
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: $748.00
    CIPAImageStabilizationRating: ""
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB, AdobeRGB
    ContinuousDrive: 10.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (5.8x)
    Dimensions: 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Speed priority
        - Self-timer
        - Single bracket
        - Continuous bracket
        - WB bracket
        - DRO bracket
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 20 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Superior Auto
        - Intelligent Auto
        - Program Auto
        - Aperture Priority
        - Shutter Priority
        - Manual Exposure
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (Exif v2.3, DCF v2.0)
        - Raw (Sony ARW v2.3)
    FlashModes: ""
    FlashRange: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–70 mm
    Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
    GPS: None
    HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI)
    HeadphonePort: "No"
    ISO: Auto, 125-12800
    ImageParameters:
        - Contrast
        - Saturation
        - Sharpness
        - Creative Style
        - Color space
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Extra fine, fine, standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $799
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 5472 x 3648
    MaximumAperture: F1.8–2.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: ""
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: "No"
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "25"
    OpticalZoom: 2.9×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: '3:2 mode: 3888x2592, 2736x1824; 4:3 mode: 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 640x480; 16:9 mode: 5472x3080, 2720x1528; 1:1 mode: 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920'
    Processor: Bionz X
    RemoteControl: Yes (with RM-VPR1 wired remote)
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "82%Gold Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jun 23, 2014"
    SceneModes:
        - Portrait, sports action, macro, landscape, sunset, night scene, handheld twilight, night portrait, anti motion blur, pet, gourmet, fireworks, high sensitivity
    ScreenDots: 1,228,800
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: WhiteMagic TFT-LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 21 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
    SensorSizeNotes: ""
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    USBCharging: ""
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: Supports XAVC S with 50MBps bit rate
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100%
    ViewfinderMagnification: 0.59×
    ViewfinderResolution: 1,440,000
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: "Yes"
    WeightIncBatteries: 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "9"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n with NFC