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Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7000 versus Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The 7000 was unveiled 9 years prior to the A7R III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7000 grades versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony A7R III

 7000 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus 7000

 A7R III 7000 
IntroducedOctober 2017January 2009Fresher by 107 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony A7R III

 7000 A7R III 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 and the A7R III.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and A7R III is 94 and 63 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7000 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will show greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
manual focus
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Sony A7R III
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery (650 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
87
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony A7R III
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Sony Alpha A7R III
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) 657g (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $280 $2,800