As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III is also often compared to mirrorless, pro digicams, travel zooms, boutiques, pro DSLRs and entry-level DSLRs. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Alpha A6000 and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) and the Lumix DC-ZS80 (Lumix DC-TZ95))
Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.4), has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,228k dots vs 921k dots), takes slightly higher resolution photos (20 MP vs 9.8 MP), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and has a marginally larger sensor (nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.16x4.62mm).
However, on average it doesn't have a touch screen, users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection), has slightly fewer focus points (25 vs 315), is slightly heavier (1,051 g vs 780 g) and is significantly more expensive ($1,398.00 vs $899.95).
/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz2500-(lumix-dmc-fz2000)_front_small.jpg "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000)")
Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it records very high quality movies (UHD @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,228k dots vs 1,040k dots), records high-speed movies (120 fps vs none), has better image stabilization (lens vs sensor shift) and records movies in 24p.
However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (3" vs 3.2"), significantly smaller viewfinder (0.26x vs 0.67x), doesn't have a touch screen, has a marginally smaller sensor (nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.6mm) and has slightly fewer focus points (25 vs 179).
Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III compared to pro digicam competitors include: it slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), has an external mic jack, has a much longer battery life (420 shots vs 220 shots), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and supports an external flash.
However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/2.4 vs f/1.8), is significantly larger (large (133×94×127 mm) vs compact (102×58×41 mm)), doesn't have a touch screen, users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection) and has slightly fewer focus points (25 vs 315).
Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.3), has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,228k dots vs 921k dots), takes significantly higher resolution photos (20 MP vs 9.7 MP), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and has a slightly larger sensor (nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm).
However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, is significantly larger (large (133×94×127 mm) vs mid size (102×58×43 mm)), doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (14 fps vs 24 fps) and users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection).
/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs100-(lumix-dmc-tz100)_front_small.jpg "Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100)")
Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III compared to boutique competitors include: it has way more more zoom (25x vs 3.1x), has better image stabilization (lens vs sensor shift), shoots faster continuously (14 fps vs 11 fps), has a screen which flips out and has an external mic jack.
However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.4 vs f/1.7), is significantly larger (large (133×94×127 mm) vs standard size (147×104×39 mm)), takes slightly lower resolution photos (20 MP vs 42.2 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (25,600 ISO vs 102,400 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.
/leica-sl-(typ-601)_front_small.jpg "Leica SL (Typ 601)")
Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it records very high quality movies (UHD @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), records high-speed movies (120 fps vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none), shoots faster continuously (14 fps vs 6.5 fps) and is newer (march 2016 vs september 2014).
However, on average it has a significantly smaller screen (3" vs 3.2"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (1,228k dots vs 2,359k dots), much smaller viewfinder (0.26x vs 0.70x), takes slightly lower resolution photos (20 MP vs 24.3 MP) and significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (25,600 ISO vs 1,640,000 ISO).
Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records very high quality movies (UHD @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much higher resolution screen (1,228k dots vs 1,037k dots), records high-speed movies (120 fps vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none) and shoots faster continuously (14 fps vs 5 fps).
However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (3" vs 3.2"), much smaller viewfinder (0.26x vs 0.59x), takes much lower resolution photos (20 MP vs 24 MP), doesn't have a touch screen and has a much smaller sensor (nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.6mm).
/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz2500-(lumix-dmc-fz2000)_front_icon60h.jpg "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000)")
/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs100-(lumix-dmc-tz100)_front_icon60h.jpg "Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100)")
