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Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX10 IV

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Sony RX10 III
Sony

Sony RX10 III

Sony RX · 2016
Lowest now
$754
MSRP
$1,499
-50% vs MSRP
At the 90-day low

Today's lowest used price at $754 matches the 90-day low. That's 50% of the $1,499 MSRP. Prices are down 5.6% over the last 30 days.

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Sony RX10 IV
Sony

Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX · 2017
Lowest now
$1,069
MSRP
$1,699
-37% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 11.5% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $959, $110 below today. Currently 63% of the $1,699 MSRP.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Sony RX10 III or the Sony RX10 IV?
The Sony RX10 III is cheaper used: $754 against $1,069 for the Sony RX10 IV, a gap of $315 (42%) as of 2026-10-28.
How much more does the newer Sony RX10 IV cost used?
$315 more. The Sony RX10 IV (2017) starts at $1,069 used and the Sony RX10 III (2016) at $754 as of 2026-10-28.
What share of its launch price does a used Sony RX10 III cost?
About 50%: $754 used against a $1,499 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Sony RX10 III Sony RX10 IV
Brand SonySony
Family Sony RXSony RX
Category bodybody
Body type BridgeBridge
Mount Fixed LensFixed Lens
Sensor 1-inch1-inch
Sensor family Sony 1-inch 20MP stacked (RX10 II/III) · 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOSSony 1-inch 20MP stacked (RX10 IV) · 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS
Megapixels 20.1 MP20.1 MP
Autofocus Contrast DetectionHybrid
IBIS nono
Weather sealed NoYes
Max video 4K304K30
Max native ISO ISO 12,800ISO 12,800
Body weight 1051 g1095 g
Dimensions 133 × 94 × 127 mm133 × 94 × 127 mm
Body material magnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Released 2016-03-292017-09-12
Discontinued ——
Status likely discontinuedcurrent
MSRP $1,499$1,699
Current low $754$1,069
vs MSRP -50%-37%

Dynamic range, head to head

Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.

Overlay both curves on Photons to Photos

Measurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.

The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.