Sony RX100 III vs RX100 II vs Canon G1 X Mark II vs Nikon P7800 Specs Comparison

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III compact camera has been officially announced, it features 20.1 megapixel back-illuminated 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS sensor, the latest Bionz X processor, a pop-up electronic viewfinder and a faster 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens. And the Rx100 III can now record videos 50 Mbps high bit-rate Full HD movies with XAVC S support.

Sony RX100 III is currently available for pre-order at Amazon for $798.00. You can also pre-order it at Adorama, and it will be released on June 20, 2014.

Below is the full specs comparison of Sony RX100 III, RX100 II, Canon G1 X Mark II and Nikon P7800.

Feature Sony RX100 III Sony RX100 II Canon G1 X Mark II Nikon P7800
Sensor Resolution 20 Million 20 Million 13 Million 12 Million
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm 18.7 x 14 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Sensor Size 1″ 1″ 1.5″ 1/1.7″
Image Size 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Image Processor Bionz X Bionz Digic 6
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic Optical Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Continuous Shooting Speed 10 FPS 10 FPS 5 FPS 8 FPS
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 to 30 sec 1/2000 to 30 sec 1/4000 to 60 sec 1/4000 to 60 sec
Native ISO Sensitivity ISO 125-12,800 ISO 160-12,800 ISO 100-12,800 ISO 80-3,200
Autofocus System 25 points 25 points 31 points 99 points
Video Output MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264, MPEG-4 H.264, MPEG-4
Video Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps)
LCD Size 3.0″ Tilting TFT-LCD 3.0″ Tilting TFT-LCD 3.0″ Tilting Screen 3.0″ Full articulated TFT-LCD
LCD Resolution 1,440,000 dots 1,229,000 dots 1,040,000 dots 921,000 dots
Built-in GPS No No No Optional
Battery NP-BX1 NP-BX1 NB-12L EN-EL14
Battery Life 320 shots (CIPA) 350 shots (CIPA) 240 shots (CIPA) 350 shots (CIPA)
USB Version 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41 mm 102 x 58 x 38 mm 116 x 74 x 66 mm 119 x 78 x 50 mm
Weight 290g 281g 553g 399g
MSRP Price $798 $698 $799 $547
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