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ProductCode: sony_dscrx10iii
Award: silver
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Name: Sony RX10 III
ShortSpecs:
    - 20 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 600 mm (25×)
ReviewScore: 84
URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx10iii
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III is Sony’s flagship compact digital camera, built around a 1"-type stacked CMOS sensor which produces 20MP stills as well as 4K/UHD video. The RX10 III surpasses the zoom range of its predecessor with a 24-600mm equiv. F2.4-4 lens, and this sizable lens makes room for aperture, focus and zoom rings, as well as a focus hold button. Sony claims that its SteadyShot stabilization system offers up to 4.5 stops of shake reduction. There's also an XGA OLED EVF with 2.36 million dots, as well as a tilting 3" LCD display. It's no surprise that the RX10 III features a solid video specification, offering 4K video from 1.7X oversampled, full pixel readout without binning. The camera alsio offers the video-centric Picture Profiles that give fine-grained control over the camera's tonal and color responses, and include the very flat S-Log2 and S-Log3 gamma curves. Like the RX10 II, the III includes both a mic input socket for using an external mic and a headphone jack for monitoring that recorded audio. The RX10 III also offers the high frame rate 'HFR' videos modes that capture footage at up to 960 fps (albeit at reduced resolutions) and then play it back as 1080/24p.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: World travelers, family vacation photography, videographers looking for a high-quality all-in-one solution.
        NotSoGoodFor: Peak action and sports photography, those looking for smaller, pocketable solutions.
        Conclusion: Compared to its peers, the RX10 III is the best all-around bridge camera on the market. The 1"-type stacked CMOS sensor offers the same (that is, very good) performance as its predecessor, while the new lens reaches from a wide angle of 24mm all the way to 600mm without any real optical compromises. The high-quality video continues to be a big draw, and barring some ongoing UI and customization concerns, ergonomic updates have made the camera more comfortable to use in the real world.
    ASIN:
        - B01DLLJ8CU
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Mar 29, 2016
    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-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "420"
    BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy, composite
    BodyType: SLR-like (bridge)
    BoostedISOMaximum: "25600"
    BoostedISOMinimum: "64"
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB, AdobeRGB
    ContinuousDrive: 14.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4X)
    Dimensions: 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single-shot
        - Continuous
        - Speed priority continuous
        - Self-timer
        - AE/WB/DRO Bracketing (single, continuous)
    EffectivePixels: 20 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "Yes"
    ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Auto
        - Program auto
        - Aperture priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual
    ExternalFlash: Yes (Multi-interface shoe)
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3)
        - Raw (Sony ARW 2.3)
    FlashModes: Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
    FlashRange: 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
    FlashXSyncSpeed: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–600 mm
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
    GPS: None
    HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI with 4K still and uncompressed HDMI output)
    HeadphonePort: "Yes"
    ISO: Auto, 100 - 12800 (expands to 64-25600)
    ImageParameters: ""
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Extra fine, standard, fine
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $1499
    MacroFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 5472 x 3648
    MaximumAperture: F2.4–4
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/32000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: "Yes"
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "25"
    OpticalZoom: 25×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 480
    Processor: Bionz X
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone)
    Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
    ReviewPreview: "84%Silver Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jun 21, 2016"
    SceneModes:
        - Portrait
        - Sports Action
        - Macro
        - Landscape
        - Sunset
        - Night Scene
        - Handheld Twilight
        - Night Portrait
        - Anti Motion Blur
    ScreenDots: 1,228,800
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 21 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
    SensorType: Stacked CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: High speed modes at 240, 480, 960 fps
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100%
    ViewfinderMagnification: 0.7×
    ViewfinderResolution: 2,359,296
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: "Yes"
    WeightIncBatteries: 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "9"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n with NFC