Sony's 1-inch bridge camera with 24-600mm equiv f/2.4-4 Zeiss zoom — outstanding range and quality for a bridge.
The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III launched in 2016 as the third generation of Sony's premium bridge camera, extending the zoom range to an impressive 24-600mm equivalent while maintaining a constant f/2.4-4 aperture range and using a 1-inch 20.1MP stacked CMOS sensor.
Image quality is outstanding for a bridge camera — the 1-inch sensor dramatically outperforms the 1/2.3-inch sensors in typical bridge cameras. The Zeiss Vario-Sonnar zoom delivers sharp results throughout the range. 4K 30p video. 315-point phase-detect AF. 14fps burst.
Built-in OLED EVF at 2.36M dots. 3-inch tilting LCD. 24-600mm equiv f/2.4-4 Zeiss T* zoom. Optical SteadyShot stabilisation. WiFi and NFC. 1095g — heavy for a bridge but includes the lens. Lens ring and dedicated buttons. RAW shooting.
Available used at mid-range prices. The RX10 IV improved AF with real-time tracking. The 24-600mm range with 1-inch sensor quality is unmatched — no interchangeable-lens system offers this convenience. Check zoom mechanism for smooth operation. Outstanding for travel and wildlife.