Sony RX10 III Review And Specification

SONY RX10 III with F2.4-4 large-aperture 24-600mm zoom lens

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Introduction

Sony’s RX10 III is the latest in its line of high-end premium bridge cameras. It comes less than 12 months after the RX10 II was announced, but the company has said that both of the cameras will exist at the same time, offering two different options to consumers.

The RX10 III uses an almost identical sensor to the Mark II version, being a 20.1MP CMOS one-inch “stacked” sensor with DRAM chip. The Mark II was a 20.2MP version of the same design. The biggest new feature of the camera, and the biggest talking point, is its new zoom lens, which offers a 24-600mm (25x) equivalent focal length range, and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4.

Previously, the RX10 II offered a more modest 24-200mm (8.3x), so it makes the new camera a much more appealing all-rounder for those looking for a camera to do everything. That said, you pay the price for such a functionality, with the RX10 III having an asking price of £1,249.

Other specifications include an electronic shutter which facilitates shutter speeds of up to 1/32000, a 3-inch tilting 1.23-million dot LCD screen, a 2.36-million dot OLED viewfinder, SD memory card compatibility and a better life of up to 420 shots per charge.

As is becoming the norm, 4K video recording is available on the RX10 III. You can also grab stills from 4K video recording, something which is also starting to become a popular function.

There are quite a few premium bridge cameras currently on the market. The Sony RX10 III competes reasonably closely with the Canon G3X as well as the Panasonic FZ1000.

Sony A58 Review and Specifications

Sony A58 Review

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Introduction

The Sony A58 is a new interchangeable lens camera that uses Sony’s unique Translucent Mirror Technology to offer high-speed shooting and a smaller body size. The 20.1 megapixel A58 features 8fps burst shooting with new Lock-on Autofocus, full HD 25p video with control over exposure and continuous autofocusing, 15-point phase-detection autofocus system with 3 cross sensors, ISO range of 100-16000, a 2.7-inch tilting LCD screen, a high-resolution OLED Tru-Finder with 100% coverage, Sweep Panoramas, Auto HDR and Multi-frame Noise Reduction. The Sony A58 costs $600 in the US, and £450 in the UK for the body and the 18-55mm zoom lens or £600 in a twin-lens kit.

QUICK REVIEW OF SPECS SPECIFICATIONS 

• 20.1 MP APS-C Exmor® CMOS sensor
• A-mount interchangeable lens system
• Translucent Mirror Technology™ for fast focus
• High contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder™
• Full manual control for creative photography

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LENS COMPATIBILITY

Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses

SENSOR TYPE

APS-C type (23.2 x 15.4 mm), Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor

NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)

Approx. 20.1

ISO SENSITIVITY

ISO100 – 16000 equivalent

VIEWFINDER TYPE

Electronic, Xtra Fine

SCREEN TYPE

TFT

Sony ALPHA A58 Full Specifications

Sony ALPHA A58 FULL SPECIFICATIONS

General
Model Number:	A58
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$600.00
Street Price:	$651.50
Date Available:	2013-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	25.8 oz (731 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (129 x 96 x 78 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.31 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	753
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5456 x 3632 (19.8 MP, 3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking; Eye Start AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 1/2-inch, 1.44M-dot OLED Tru-Finder, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x 35mm eq.), 26.5mm from the eyepiece lens / 23mm from the eyepiece frame eye point, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.88x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	15.0x
Top Deck Display:	No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature; Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Multi Frame Noise Reduction
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Auto flash and fill-flash mode), Wireless, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired RM-VPR1
Connections (extended):	Type-D Micro HDMI, DC Input, 3.5mm Stereo Micophone Jack, Multi/Micro USB (remote)
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.51
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.55
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	2
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	6
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.082 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.33 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus Shutter Lag, Wide-area Mode = 0.139s
Startup Time:	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	700 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	690 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1/8; Mac OS X v10.5 or later. (Software is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 20.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 2.7" 406K-dot tilting LCD, OLED Tru-Finder EVF, 5fps full-resolution burst mode (up to 8fps in Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode), new Lock-on autofocus, Full HD 1080i60 movies, Multi Interface Hot Shoe, new area-specific noise reduction. U.S. availability and pricing TBD.