PinoyTechBlog
  • Tech News
  • Reviews

PinoyTechBlog

  • Tech News
  • Reviews
Imaging & Photography

SONY unveils RX100 III fixed-lens digital camera

by Joey August 1, 2014
written by Joey August 1, 2014

SONY yesterday unveiled two of its latest cameras including the SONY RX100 III.

SONY RX100 III (DSC-RX100M3)

width="500"

The third version of its much-admired digital camera line, the SONY RX100 III brings an updated lens, improved image processor and a retractable viewfinder with a 180 degree tilting LCD.

The aluminum-bodied, fixed-lens digital camera now uses a 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens perfect for taking sharp photos from landscape to portraits with nice bokeh. The SONY RX100 III has a built-in 3-stop (1/8) Neutral Density filter for taking long exposure shots. It features a high-contrast retractable OLED Tru-Finder with ZEISS T coating which reduces reflections as well an eye sensor that automatically switches between viewfinder and monitor display.

width="500"

Under the hood, the SONY RX100 III has a 201.1 megapixel 1.0-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor, larger than most compact cameras. It also uses SONY’s latest generation BIONZ X processing engine three times faster than its predecessor. The RX100 III now supports XAVC S format and can record HD videos at 100 fps. Morevover, its dual video recording feature simultaneously stores MP4 format files alongside AVCHD /XAVC S files. An Intelligent Active Mode helps minimize camera shakes.

Selfie fans will surely love the SONY RX100 III’s articulated 3.0-type Xtra Fine LCD can also now flip up 180 degrees. Same to the previous model, its integrated NFC/WiFi connectivity allows quick transfer, share and posting of photos online and on social media.

The SONY RX100 III has an SRP of Php 44,999 (with free 16GB memory card).

SONY RX100 III (DSC-RX100M3) specs

Image Sensor 1.0-type (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor Râ„¢ CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
(Effective resolution) Approx. 20.1 megapixels
Image processor BIONZ X
Lens ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)
f=8.8-25.7mm / 35mm format equivalent (Still Image 3:2) f=24-70mm
Maximum aperture F1.8(W)-2.8(T)
Zoom range Optical (still image/movie): 2.9x; Clear Image Zoom approx. 5.8x
Screen 7.5cm (3.0-type) (4:3) / 1,228,800 dots / Xtra Fine TFT LCD; adjusts up 180° / down 45° (approx.)
Viewfinder 0.39-type electronic viewfinder (OLED), 1,440,000 dots; magnification approx. 0.59x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.), retractable type
Image stabilisation (Still image) Optical SteadyShot
(Movie) Optical SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type
Focus modes Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus
Focus area Wide / Centre / Flexible spot S/M/L / Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot S/M/L)
Sensitivity (still image) Auto (ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO80/100), Multi-Frame NR[1]: Auto (ISO125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
Continuous shooting Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: approx. 10 fps
Continuous Shooting: approx. 2.9 fps (AF-S)
Shooting modes Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto (Program shift available), Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Scene Selection, Movie Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama
Picture Effect modes Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Other Shooting functions Eye AF, Face Detection, Face Registration, Smile Shutter, Quick Navi, Digital Level Gauge (pitch and roll), MR (memory recall), Single-bracketing, Cont.-bracketing, White Balance Bracketing, DRO Bracketing, MF Assist, Photo Creativity, Peaking, Zebra, Micref Level, Step Zoom, Self-portrait timer
Built-in flash Manual pop-up
Still image record [3:2 mode] 20M (5,472×3,648) / 10M (3,888×2,592) / 5M (2,736×1,824) [4:3 mode] 18M (4,864×3,648) / 10M (3,648×2,736) / 5M (2,592×1,944) / VGA [16:9 mode]  17M (5,472×3,080) / 7.5M (3,648×2,056) / 4.2M (2,720×1,528), [1:1 mode] 13M (3,648×3,648) / 6.5M (2,544×2,544) / 3.7M (1,920×1,920) [Sweep Panorama] Wide (12,416×1,856 / 5,536×2,160), Standard (8,192×1,856 / 3,872×2,160)
Movie record [AVCHD] 28M PS (1,920×1,080/50p) / 24M FX (1,920×1,080/50i) / 17M FH (1,920×1,080/50i) / 24M FX (1,920×1,080/25p) / 17M FH (1,920×1,080/25p)
[XAVC S] 50p 50M (1,920×1,080/50p) / 25p 50M (1,920×1,080/25p) / 100p 50M (1,280×720/100p)
[MP4]12M (1,440×1,080/25fps) / 3M VGA (640×480/25fps)
Battery life (Still Image) Monitor: Approx. 320 / Approx. 160min., Viewfinder: Approx. 230 / Approx. 115min.
(Movies actual shooting) Monitor: Approx. 50min., Viewfinder: Approx. 50min. (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15 min. and max. file size is 2GB)
Dimensions (WxHxD) Approx. 101.6 x 58.1 x 41.0 mm (CIPA compliant)
Weight Approx. 290g (Battery and Memory Stick Duo are included)
Approx. 263g (Body Only)
Supplied accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC AdaptorAC-UB10C/UB10D, Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Strap Adaptor, Instruction Manual, AC Power Cord
For more technology news and gadget reviews, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
SONY unveils RX100 III DSC-RX100M3 fixed-lens digital camera
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
Joey

previous post
Giveaway: Gameloft x PinoyTechBlog Modern Combat 5 iOS promo code
next post
Audio Technica A700x Headphones Review

Follow us!

Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube

Instagram

No images found!
Try some other hashtag or username

Categories




Recent Posts

  • New iPhone 12 lineup included in Smart’s new signature 5G plans

    December 31, 2020
  • In detail: Huawei FreeBuds Pro

    December 16, 2020
  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro pricing, specs in PH

    December 15, 2020
  • Catch the Cherry 12.12 Sale at Cherry Shop, Lazada, and ShCherry

    December 11, 2020

Follow Us

Facebook

Latest Videos



Subscribe!

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest tech news and gadget reviews!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Email
Footer Logo

@2018 - PinoyTechBlog. All Rights Reserved.